Finding the Third Proportional to 200,276 and 299,788
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Solution
The third proportional to 200,276 and 299,788 is: 448,744.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
200,276 : 299,788 = 299,788 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
200,276/299,788 = 299,788/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
200,276x = 299,788 × 299,788 - Step 4: Simplify right side
200,276x = 89,872,844,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 89,872,844,944/200,276 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 448,744.96
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