Finding the Third Proportional to 200,718 and 310,689
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Solution
The third proportional to 200,718 and 310,689 is: 480,911.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
200,718 : 310,689 = 310,689 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
200,718/310,689 = 310,689/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
200,718x = 310,689 × 310,689 - Step 4: Simplify right side
200,718x = 96,527,654,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 96,527,654,721/200,718 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 480,911.80
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