Finding the Third Proportional to 200,356 and 312,022
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Solution
The third proportional to 200,356 and 312,022 is: 485,923.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
200,356 : 312,022 = 312,022 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
200,356/312,022 = 312,022/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
200,356x = 312,022 × 312,022 - Step 4: Simplify right side
200,356x = 97,357,728,484 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 97,357,728,484/200,356 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 485,923.70
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