Finding the Third Proportional to 200,968 and 311,039
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Solution
The third proportional to 200,968 and 311,039 is: 481,396.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
200,968 : 311,039 = 311,039 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
200,968/311,039 = 311,039/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
200,968x = 311,039 × 311,039 - Step 4: Simplify right side
200,968x = 96,745,259,521 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 96,745,259,521/200,968 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 481,396.34
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