Finding the Third Proportional to 200,358 and 434,952
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Solution
The third proportional to 200,358 and 434,952 is: 944,226.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
200,358 : 434,952 = 434,952 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
200,358/434,952 = 434,952/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
200,358x = 434,952 × 434,952 - Step 4: Simplify right side
200,358x = 189,183,242,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 189,183,242,304/200,358 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 944,226.05
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