Finding the Third Proportional to 200,051 and 283,063
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Solution
The third proportional to 200,051 and 283,063 is: 400,521.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
200,051 : 283,063 = 283,063 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
200,051/283,063 = 283,063/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
200,051x = 283,063 × 283,063 - Step 4: Simplify right side
200,051x = 80,124,661,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 80,124,661,969/200,051 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 400,521.18
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