Finding the Third Proportional to 200,548.50 and 300,867
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Solution
The third proportional to 200,548.50 and 300,867 is: 451,366.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
200,548.50 : 300,867 = 300,867 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
200,548.50/300,867 = 300,867/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
200,548.50x = 300,867 × 300,867 - Step 4: Simplify right side
200,548.50x = 90,520,951,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 90,520,951,689/200,548.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 451,366.88
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