Finding the Third Proportional to 200,732 and 293,560
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Solution
The third proportional to 200,732 and 293,560 is: 429,316.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
200,732 : 293,560 = 293,560 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
200,732/293,560 = 293,560/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
200,732x = 293,560 × 293,560 - Step 4: Simplify right side
200,732x = 86,177,473,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 86,177,473,600/200,732 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 429,316.07
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