Finding the Third Proportional to 201,711 and 312,318
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Solution
The third proportional to 201,711 and 312,318 is: 483,575.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
201,711 : 312,318 = 312,318 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
201,711/312,318 = 312,318/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
201,711x = 312,318 × 312,318 - Step 4: Simplify right side
201,711x = 97,542,533,124 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 97,542,533,124/201,711 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 483,575.68
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