Finding the Third Proportional to 200,932 and 295,350
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Solution
The third proportional to 200,932 and 295,350 is: 434,135.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
200,932 : 295,350 = 295,350 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
200,932/295,350 = 295,350/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
200,932x = 295,350 × 295,350 - Step 4: Simplify right side
200,932x = 87,231,622,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,231,622,500/200,932 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 434,135.04
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