Finding the Third Proportional to 200,928 and 295,344
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Solution
The third proportional to 200,928 and 295,344 is: 434,126.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
200,928 : 295,344 = 295,344 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
200,928/295,344 = 295,344/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
200,928x = 295,344 × 295,344 - Step 4: Simplify right side
200,928x = 87,228,078,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,228,078,336/200,928 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 434,126.05
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