Finding the Third Proportional to 201,810 and 315,891
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Solution
The third proportional to 201,810 and 315,891 is: 494,460.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
201,810 : 315,891 = 315,891 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
201,810/315,891 = 315,891/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
201,810x = 315,891 × 315,891 - Step 4: Simplify right side
201,810x = 99,787,123,881 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 99,787,123,881/201,810 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 494,460.75
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