Finding the Third Proportional to 200,650 and 417,907
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Solution
The third proportional to 200,650 and 417,907 is: 870,402.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
200,650 : 417,907 = 417,907 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
200,650/417,907 = 417,907/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
200,650x = 417,907 × 417,907 - Step 4: Simplify right side
200,650x = 174,646,260,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 174,646,260,649/200,650 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 870,402.50
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