Finding the Third Proportional to 202,914 and 315,423
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Solution
The third proportional to 202,914 and 315,423 is: 490,314.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
202,914 : 315,423 = 315,423 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
202,914/315,423 = 315,423/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
202,914x = 315,423 × 315,423 - Step 4: Simplify right side
202,914x = 99,491,668,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 99,491,668,929/202,914 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 490,314.46
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