Finding the Third Proportional to 200,030 and 303,935
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Solution
The third proportional to 200,030 and 303,935 is: 461,813.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
200,030 : 303,935 = 303,935 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
200,030/303,935 = 303,935/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
200,030x = 303,935 × 303,935 - Step 4: Simplify right side
200,030x = 92,376,484,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 92,376,484,225/200,030 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 461,813.15
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