Finding the Third Proportional to 200,921 and 311,449
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Solution
The third proportional to 200,921 and 311,449 is: 482,779.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
200,921 : 311,449 = 311,449 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
200,921/311,449 = 311,449/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
200,921x = 311,449 × 311,449 - Step 4: Simplify right side
200,921x = 97,000,479,601 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 97,000,479,601/200,921 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 482,779.20
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