Finding the Third Proportional to 200,230 and 355,944
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Solution
The third proportional to 200,230 and 355,944 is: 632,752.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
200,230 : 355,944 = 355,944 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
200,230/355,944 = 355,944/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
200,230x = 355,944 × 355,944 - Step 4: Simplify right side
200,230x = 126,696,131,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 126,696,131,136/200,230 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 632,752.99
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