Finding the Third Proportional to 202,374 and 312,686
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Solution
The third proportional to 202,374 and 312,686 is: 483,127.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
202,374 : 312,686 = 312,686 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
202,374/312,686 = 312,686/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
202,374x = 312,686 × 312,686 - Step 4: Simplify right side
202,374x = 97,772,534,596 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 97,772,534,596/202,374 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 483,127.94
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