Finding the Third Proportional to 200,900 and 293,658
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Solution
The third proportional to 200,900 and 293,658 is: 429,243.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
200,900 : 293,658 = 293,658 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
200,900/293,658 = 293,658/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
200,900x = 293,658 × 293,658 - Step 4: Simplify right side
200,900x = 86,235,020,964 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 86,235,020,964/200,900 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 429,243.51
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