Finding the Third Proportional to 200,414 and 311,704
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Solution
The third proportional to 200,414 and 311,704 is: 484,793.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
200,414 : 311,704 = 311,704 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
200,414/311,704 = 311,704/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
200,414x = 311,704 × 311,704 - Step 4: Simplify right side
200,414x = 97,159,383,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 97,159,383,616/200,414 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 484,793.40
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