Finding the Third Proportional to 200,076 and 433,368
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Solution
The third proportional to 200,076 and 433,368 is: 938,682.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
200,076 : 433,368 = 433,368 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
200,076/433,368 = 433,368/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
200,076x = 433,368 × 433,368 - Step 4: Simplify right side
200,076x = 187,807,823,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 187,807,823,424/200,076 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 938,682.42
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