Finding the Third Proportional to 200,762 and 293,597
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Solution
The third proportional to 200,762 and 293,597 is: 429,360.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
200,762 : 293,597 = 293,597 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
200,762/293,597 = 293,597/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
200,762x = 293,597 × 293,597 - Step 4: Simplify right side
200,762x = 86,199,198,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 86,199,198,409/200,762 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 429,360.13
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