Finding the Third Proportional to 200,694 and 310,923
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Solution
The third proportional to 200,694 and 310,923 is: 481,694.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
200,694 : 310,923 = 310,923 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
200,694/310,923 = 310,923/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
200,694x = 310,923 × 310,923 - Step 4: Simplify right side
200,694x = 96,673,111,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 96,673,111,929/200,694 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 481,694.08
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