Finding the Third Proportional to 200,954 and 401,908
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Solution
The third proportional to 200,954 and 401,908 is: 803,816
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
200,954 : 401,908 = 401,908 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
200,954/401,908 = 401,908/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
200,954x = 401,908 × 401,908 - Step 4: Simplify right side
200,954x = 161,530,040,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 161,530,040,464/200,954 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 803,816
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