Finding the Third Proportional to 200,944 and 295,368
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Solution
The third proportional to 200,944 and 295,368 is: 434,162.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
200,944 : 295,368 = 295,368 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
200,944/295,368 = 295,368/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
200,944x = 295,368 × 295,368 - Step 4: Simplify right side
200,944x = 87,242,255,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,242,255,424/200,944 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 434,162.03
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