Finding the Third Proportional to 200,964 and 319,896
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Solution
The third proportional to 200,964 and 319,896 is: 509,212.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
200,964 : 319,896 = 319,896 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
200,964/319,896 = 319,896/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
200,964x = 319,896 × 319,896 - Step 4: Simplify right side
200,964x = 102,333,450,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 102,333,450,816/200,964 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 509,212.85
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