Finding the Third Proportional to 200,044 and 436,036
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Solution
The third proportional to 200,044 and 436,036 is: 950,427.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
200,044 : 436,036 = 436,036 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
200,044/436,036 = 436,036/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
200,044x = 436,036 × 436,036 - Step 4: Simplify right side
200,044x = 190,127,393,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 190,127,393,296/200,044 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 950,427.87
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