Finding the Third Proportional to 202,170 and 313,912
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Solution
The third proportional to 202,170 and 313,912 is: 487,415.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
202,170 : 313,912 = 313,912 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
202,170/313,912 = 313,912/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
202,170x = 313,912 × 313,912 - Step 4: Simplify right side
202,170x = 98,540,743,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 98,540,743,744/202,170 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 487,415.26
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