Finding the Third Proportional to 200,818 and 418,268
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Solution
The third proportional to 200,818 and 418,268 is: 871,177.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
200,818 : 418,268 = 418,268 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
200,818/418,268 = 418,268/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
200,818x = 418,268 × 418,268 - Step 4: Simplify right side
200,818x = 174,948,119,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 174,948,119,824/200,818 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 871,177.48
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