Finding the Third Proportional to 200,038 and 436,026
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Solution
The third proportional to 200,038 and 436,026 is: 950,412.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
200,038 : 436,026 = 436,026 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
200,038/436,026 = 436,026/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
200,038x = 436,026 × 436,026 - Step 4: Simplify right side
200,038x = 190,118,672,676 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 190,118,672,676/200,038 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 950,412.78
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