Finding the Third Proportional to 200,010 and 281,339
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Solution
The third proportional to 200,010 and 281,339 is: 395,738.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
200,010 : 281,339 = 281,339 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
200,010/281,339 = 281,339/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
200,010x = 281,339 × 281,339 - Step 4: Simplify right side
200,010x = 79,151,632,921 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 79,151,632,921/200,010 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 395,738.38
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