Finding the Third Proportional to 200,860 and 303,348
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Solution
The third proportional to 200,860 and 303,348 is: 458,130.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
200,860 : 303,348 = 303,348 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
200,860/303,348 = 303,348/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
200,860x = 303,348 × 303,348 - Step 4: Simplify right side
200,860x = 92,020,009,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 92,020,009,104/200,860 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 458,130.09
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