Finding the Third Proportional to 200,736 and 293,565.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 200,736 and 293,565.75 is: 429,324.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
200,736 : 293,565.75 = 293,565.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
200,736/293,565.75 = 293,565.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
200,736x = 293,565.75 × 293,565.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
200,736x = 86,180,849,573.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 86,180,849,573.06/200,736 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 429,324.33
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