Finding the Third Proportional to 200,349 and 312,012
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Solution
The third proportional to 200,349 and 312,012 is: 485,909.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
200,349 : 312,012 = 312,012 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
200,349/312,012 = 312,012/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
200,349x = 312,012 × 312,012 - Step 4: Simplify right side
200,349x = 97,351,488,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 97,351,488,144/200,349 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 485,909.53
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