Finding the Third Proportional to 200,394 and 417,318.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 200,394 and 417,318.75 is: 869,062.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
200,394 : 417,318.75 = 417,318.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
200,394/417,318.75 = 417,318.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
200,394x = 417,318.75 × 417,318.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
200,394x = 174,154,939,101.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 174,154,939,101.56/200,394 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 869,062.64
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