Finding the Third Proportional to 200,394 and 310,716
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Solution
The third proportional to 200,394 and 310,716 is: 481,773.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
200,394 : 310,716 = 310,716 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
200,394/310,716 = 310,716/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
200,394x = 310,716 × 310,716 - Step 4: Simplify right side
200,394x = 96,544,432,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 96,544,432,656/200,394 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 481,773.07
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