Finding the Third Proportional to 200,178 and 435,203
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Solution
The third proportional to 200,178 and 435,203 is: 946,166.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
200,178 : 435,203 = 435,203 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
200,178/435,203 = 435,203/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
200,178x = 435,203 × 435,203 - Step 4: Simplify right side
200,178x = 189,401,651,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 189,401,651,209/200,178 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 946,166.17
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