Finding the Third Proportional to 200,745 and 311,019
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Solution
The third proportional to 200,745 and 311,019 is: 481,869.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
200,745 : 311,019 = 311,019 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
200,745/311,019 = 311,019/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
200,745x = 311,019 × 311,019 - Step 4: Simplify right side
200,745x = 96,732,818,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 96,732,818,361/200,745 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 481,869.13
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