Finding the Third Proportional to 200.53 and 433.97
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Solution
The third proportional to 200.53 and 433.97 is: 939.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
200.53 : 433.97 = 433.97 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
200.53/433.97 = 433.97/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
200.53x = 433.97 × 433.97 - Step 4: Simplify right side
200.53x = 188,328.88 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 188,328.88/200.53 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 939.15
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