Finding the Third Proportional to 202,464 and 314,307
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Solution
The third proportional to 202,464 and 314,307 is: 487,933.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
202,464 : 314,307 = 314,307 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
202,464/314,307 = 314,307/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
202,464x = 314,307 × 314,307 - Step 4: Simplify right side
202,464x = 98,788,890,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 98,788,890,249/202,464 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 487,933.12
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