Finding the Third Proportional to 200,070 and 308,424
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Solution
The third proportional to 200,070 and 308,424 is: 475,460.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
200,070 : 308,424 = 308,424 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
200,070/308,424 = 308,424/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
200,070x = 308,424 × 308,424 - Step 4: Simplify right side
200,070x = 95,125,363,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 95,125,363,776/200,070 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 475,460.41
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