Finding the Third Proportional to 202,309 and 314,330
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Solution
The third proportional to 202,309 and 314,330 is: 488,378.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
202,309 : 314,330 = 314,330 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
202,309/314,330 = 314,330/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
202,309x = 314,330 × 314,330 - Step 4: Simplify right side
202,309x = 98,803,348,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 98,803,348,900/202,309 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 488,378.42
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