Finding the Third Proportional to 200,622 and 304,873
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Solution
The third proportional to 200,622 and 304,873 is: 463,296.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
200,622 : 304,873 = 304,873 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
200,622/304,873 = 304,873/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
200,622x = 304,873 × 304,873 - Step 4: Simplify right side
200,622x = 92,947,546,129 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 92,947,546,129/200,622 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 463,296.88
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