Finding the Third Proportional to 200,614 and 311,634
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Solution
The third proportional to 200,614 and 311,634 is: 484,092.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
200,614 : 311,634 = 311,634 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
200,614/311,634 = 311,634/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
200,614x = 311,634 × 311,634 - Step 4: Simplify right side
200,614x = 97,115,749,956 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 97,115,749,956/200,614 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 484,092.59
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