Finding the Third Proportional to 202,032 and 313,686
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Solution
The third proportional to 202,032 and 313,686 is: 487,046.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
202,032 : 313,686 = 313,686 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
202,032/313,686 = 313,686/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
202,032x = 313,686 × 313,686 - Step 4: Simplify right side
202,032x = 98,398,906,596 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 98,398,906,596/202,032 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 487,046.14
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