Finding the Third Proportional to 200,916 and 303,975
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Solution
The third proportional to 200,916 and 303,975 is: 459,897.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
200,916 : 303,975 = 303,975 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
200,916/303,975 = 303,975/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
200,916x = 303,975 × 303,975 - Step 4: Simplify right side
200,916x = 92,400,800,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 92,400,800,625/200,916 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 459,897.67
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