Finding the Third Proportional to 202,376 and 312,689
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Solution
The third proportional to 202,376 and 312,689 is: 483,132.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
202,376 : 312,689 = 312,689 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
202,376/312,689 = 312,689/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
202,376x = 312,689 × 312,689 - Step 4: Simplify right side
202,376x = 97,774,410,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 97,774,410,721/202,376 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 483,132.44
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