Finding the Third Proportional to 200,304 and 299,832
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Solution
The third proportional to 200,304 and 299,832 is: 448,813.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
200,304 : 299,832 = 299,832 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
200,304/299,832 = 299,832/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
200,304x = 299,832 × 299,832 - Step 4: Simplify right side
200,304x = 89,899,228,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 89,899,228,224/200,304 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 448,813.94
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