Finding the Third Proportional to 201,072 and 311,544
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Solution
The third proportional to 201,072 and 311,544 is: 482,710.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
201,072 : 311,544 = 311,544 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
201,072/311,544 = 311,544/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
201,072x = 311,544 × 311,544 - Step 4: Simplify right side
201,072x = 97,059,663,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 97,059,663,936/201,072 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 482,710.99
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