Finding the Third Proportional to 200,119 and 437,173
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Solution
The third proportional to 200,119 and 437,173 is: 955,032.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
200,119 : 437,173 = 437,173 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
200,119/437,173 = 437,173/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
200,119x = 437,173 × 437,173 - Step 4: Simplify right side
200,119x = 191,120,231,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 191,120,231,929/200,119 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 955,032.92
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