Finding the Third Proportional to 84,630 and 200,505
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Solution
The third proportional to 84,630 and 200,505 is: 475,035.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
84,630 : 200,505 = 200,505 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
84,630/200,505 = 200,505/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
84,630x = 200,505 × 200,505 - Step 4: Simplify right side
84,630x = 40,202,255,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,202,255,025/84,630 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 475,035.51
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