Finding the Third Proportional to 200,682 and 310,905
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Solution
The third proportional to 200,682 and 310,905 is: 481,667.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
200,682 : 310,905 = 310,905 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
200,682/310,905 = 310,905/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
200,682x = 310,905 × 310,905 - Step 4: Simplify right side
200,682x = 96,661,919,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 96,661,919,025/200,682 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 481,667.11
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