Finding the Third Proportional to 201,082 and 311,070
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Solution
The third proportional to 201,082 and 311,070 is: 481,219.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
201,082 : 311,070 = 311,070 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
201,082/311,070 = 311,070/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
201,082x = 311,070 × 311,070 - Step 4: Simplify right side
201,082x = 96,764,544,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 96,764,544,900/201,082 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 481,219.33
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