Finding the Third Proportional to 123,030 and 200,893.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 123,030 and 200,893.50 is: 328,035.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
123,030 : 200,893.50 = 200,893.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
123,030/200,893.50 = 200,893.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
123,030x = 200,893.50 × 200,893.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
123,030x = 40,358,198,342.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,358,198,342.25/123,030 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 328,035.43
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