Finding the Third Proportional to 200,351 and 423,057
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Solution
The third proportional to 200,351 and 423,057 is: 893,318.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
200,351 : 423,057 = 423,057 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
200,351/423,057 = 423,057/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
200,351x = 423,057 × 423,057 - Step 4: Simplify right side
200,351x = 178,977,225,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 178,977,225,249/200,351 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 893,318.35
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