Finding the Third Proportional to 200,348 and 423,052
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Solution
The third proportional to 200,348 and 423,052 is: 893,310.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
200,348 : 423,052 = 423,052 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
200,348/423,052 = 423,052/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
200,348x = 423,052 × 423,052 - Step 4: Simplify right side
200,348x = 178,972,994,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 178,972,994,704/200,348 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 893,310.61
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