Finding the Third Proportional to 200,817 and 310,950
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Solution
The third proportional to 200,817 and 310,950 is: 481,482.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
200,817 : 310,950 = 310,950 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
200,817/310,950 = 310,950/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
200,817x = 310,950 × 310,950 - Step 4: Simplify right side
200,817x = 96,689,902,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 96,689,902,500/200,817 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 481,482.66
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