Finding the Third Proportional to 200,778 and 301,194
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Solution
The third proportional to 200,778 and 301,194 is: 451,831.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
200,778 : 301,194 = 301,194 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
200,778/301,194 = 301,194/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
200,778x = 301,194 × 301,194 - Step 4: Simplify right side
200,778x = 90,717,825,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 90,717,825,636/200,778 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 451,831.50
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