Finding the Third Proportional to 200,804.91 and 422,317.97
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Solution
The third proportional to 200,804.91 and 422,317.97 is: 888,187.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
200,804.91 : 422,317.97 = 422,317.97 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
200,804.91/422,317.97 = 422,317.97/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
200,804.91x = 422,317.97 × 422,317.97 - Step 4: Simplify right side
200,804.91x = 178,352,466,729.13 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 178,352,466,729.13/200,804.91 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 888,187.79
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