Finding the Third Proportional to 202,148 and 316,164
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Solution
The third proportional to 202,148 and 316,164 is: 494,487.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
202,148 : 316,164 = 316,164 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
202,148/316,164 = 316,164/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
202,148x = 316,164 × 316,164 - Step 4: Simplify right side
202,148x = 99,959,674,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 99,959,674,896/202,148 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 494,487.58
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