Finding the Third Proportional to 200,422 and 294,060
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Solution
The third proportional to 200,422 and 294,060 is: 431,446.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
200,422 : 294,060 = 294,060 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
200,422/294,060 = 294,060/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
200,422x = 294,060 × 294,060 - Step 4: Simplify right side
200,422x = 86,471,283,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 86,471,283,600/200,422 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 431,446.07
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