Finding the Third Proportional to 200,160 and 431,136
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Solution
The third proportional to 200,160 and 431,136 is: 928,648.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
200,160 : 431,136 = 431,136 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
200,160/431,136 = 431,136/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
200,160x = 431,136 × 431,136 - Step 4: Simplify right side
200,160x = 185,878,250,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 185,878,250,496/200,160 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 928,648.33
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