Finding the Third Proportional to 201,968 and 312,716
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Solution
The third proportional to 201,968 and 312,716 is: 484,192.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
201,968 : 312,716 = 312,716 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
201,968/312,716 = 312,716/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
201,968x = 312,716 × 312,716 - Step 4: Simplify right side
201,968x = 97,791,296,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 97,791,296,656/201,968 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 484,192.03
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