Finding the Third Proportional to 200,874 and 418,391
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Solution
The third proportional to 200,874 and 418,391 is: 871,446.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
200,874 : 418,391 = 418,391 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
200,874/418,391 = 418,391/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
200,874x = 418,391 × 418,391 - Step 4: Simplify right side
200,874x = 175,051,028,881 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 175,051,028,881/200,874 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 871,446.92
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