Finding the Third Proportional to 200,756 and 295,594
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Solution
The third proportional to 200,756 and 295,594 is: 435,233.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
200,756 : 295,594 = 295,594 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
200,756/295,594 = 295,594/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
200,756x = 295,594 × 295,594 - Step 4: Simplify right side
200,756x = 87,375,812,836 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,375,812,836/200,756 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 435,233.88
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