Finding the Third Proportional to 200,218 and 355,916
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Solution
The third proportional to 200,218 and 355,916 is: 632,691.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
200,218 : 355,916 = 355,916 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
200,218/355,916 = 355,916/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
200,218x = 355,916 × 355,916 - Step 4: Simplify right side
200,218x = 126,676,199,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 126,676,199,056/200,218 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 632,691.36
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