Finding the Third Proportional to 200,970 and 319,904
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Solution
The third proportional to 200,970 and 319,904 is: 509,223.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
200,970 : 319,904 = 319,904 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
200,970/319,904 = 319,904/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
200,970x = 319,904 × 319,904 - Step 4: Simplify right side
200,970x = 102,338,569,216 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 102,338,569,216/200,970 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 509,223.11
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