Finding the Third Proportional to 202,140 and 316,152
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Solution
The third proportional to 202,140 and 316,152 is: 494,469.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
202,140 : 316,152 = 316,152 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
202,140/316,152 = 316,152/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
202,140x = 316,152 × 316,152 - Step 4: Simplify right side
202,140x = 99,952,087,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 99,952,087,104/202,140 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 494,469.61
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