Finding the Third Proportional to 200,034 and 433,966.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 200,034 and 433,966.50 is: 941,474.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
200,034 : 433,966.50 = 433,966.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
200,034/433,966.50 = 433,966.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
200,034x = 433,966.50 × 433,966.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
200,034x = 188,326,923,122.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 188,326,923,122.25/200,034 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 941,474.56
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