Finding the Third Proportional to 200,974 and 319,911
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Solution
The third proportional to 200,974 and 319,911 is: 509,235.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
200,974 : 319,911 = 319,911 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
200,974/319,911 = 319,911/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
200,974x = 319,911 × 319,911 - Step 4: Simplify right side
200,974x = 102,343,047,921 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 102,343,047,921/200,974 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 509,235.26
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