Finding the Third Proportional to 112,638 and 200,232
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Solution
The third proportional to 112,638 and 200,232 is: 355,944.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
112,638 : 200,232 = 200,232 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
112,638/200,232 = 200,232/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
112,638x = 200,232 × 200,232 - Step 4: Simplify right side
112,638x = 40,092,853,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,092,853,824/112,638 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 355,944.30
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