Finding the Third Proportional to 200,964 and 310,890
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Solution
The third proportional to 200,964 and 310,890 is: 480,944.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
200,964 : 310,890 = 310,890 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
200,964/310,890 = 310,890/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
200,964x = 310,890 × 310,890 - Step 4: Simplify right side
200,964x = 96,652,592,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 96,652,592,100/200,964 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 480,944.81
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