Finding the Third Proportional to 200,794.50 and 418,236
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Solution
The third proportional to 200,794.50 and 418,236 is: 871,146.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
200,794.50 : 418,236 = 418,236 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
200,794.50/418,236 = 418,236/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
200,794.50x = 418,236 × 418,236 - Step 4: Simplify right side
200,794.50x = 174,921,351,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 174,921,351,696/200,794.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 871,146.13
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