Finding the Third Proportional to 200,028 and 427,704
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Solution
The third proportional to 200,028 and 427,704 is: 914,525.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
200,028 : 427,704 = 427,704 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
200,028/427,704 = 427,704/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
200,028x = 427,704 × 427,704 - Step 4: Simplify right side
200,028x = 182,930,711,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 182,930,711,616/200,028 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 914,525.52
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