Finding the Third Proportional to 200,880 and 294,759
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Solution
The third proportional to 200,880 and 294,759 is: 432,511.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
200,880 : 294,759 = 294,759 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
200,880/294,759 = 294,759/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
200,880x = 294,759 × 294,759 - Step 4: Simplify right side
200,880x = 86,882,868,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 86,882,868,081/200,880 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 432,511.29
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