Finding the Third Proportional to 200,744 and 293,577
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Solution
The third proportional to 200,744 and 293,577 is: 429,340.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
200,744 : 293,577 = 293,577 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
200,744/293,577 = 293,577/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
200,744x = 293,577 × 293,577 - Step 4: Simplify right side
200,744x = 86,187,454,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 86,187,454,929/200,744 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 429,340.13
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