Finding the Third Proportional to 84,597 and 200,415
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Solution
The third proportional to 84,597 and 200,415 is: 474,794.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
84,597 : 200,415 = 200,415 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
84,597/200,415 = 200,415/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
84,597x = 200,415 × 200,415 - Step 4: Simplify right side
84,597x = 40,166,172,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,166,172,225/84,597 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 474,794.29
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