Finding the Third Proportional to 202,554 and 314,424
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Solution
The third proportional to 202,554 and 314,424 is: 488,079.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
202,554 : 314,424 = 314,424 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
202,554/314,424 = 314,424/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
202,554x = 314,424 × 314,424 - Step 4: Simplify right side
202,554x = 98,862,451,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 98,862,451,776/202,554 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 488,079.48
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