Finding the Third Proportional to 200,932 and 311,370
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Solution
The third proportional to 200,932 and 311,370 is: 482,507.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
200,932 : 311,370 = 311,370 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
200,932/311,370 = 311,370/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
200,932x = 311,370 × 311,370 - Step 4: Simplify right side
200,932x = 96,951,276,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 96,951,276,900/200,932 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 482,507.90
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