Finding the Third Proportional to 84,610 and 200,446
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Solution
The third proportional to 84,610 and 200,446 is: 474,868.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
84,610 : 200,446 = 200,446 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
84,610/200,446 = 200,446/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
84,610x = 200,446 × 200,446 - Step 4: Simplify right side
84,610x = 40,178,598,916 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,178,598,916/84,610 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 474,868.21
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