Finding the Third Proportional to 200,873 and 303,363
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Solution
The third proportional to 200,873 and 303,363 is: 458,145.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
200,873 : 303,363 = 303,363 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
200,873/303,363 = 303,363/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
200,873x = 303,363 × 303,363 - Step 4: Simplify right side
200,873x = 92,029,109,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 92,029,109,769/200,873 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 458,145.74
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