Finding the Third Proportional to 200,743 and 302,815
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Solution
The third proportional to 200,743 and 302,815 is: 456,787.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
200,743 : 302,815 = 302,815 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
200,743/302,815 = 302,815/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
200,743x = 302,815 × 302,815 - Step 4: Simplify right side
200,743x = 91,696,924,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 91,696,924,225/200,743 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 456,787.65
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