Finding the Third Proportional to 200,424 and 435,048
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Solution
The third proportional to 200,424 and 435,048 is: 944,331.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
200,424 : 435,048 = 435,048 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
200,424/435,048 = 435,048/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
200,424x = 435,048 × 435,048 - Step 4: Simplify right side
200,424x = 189,266,762,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 189,266,762,304/200,424 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 944,331.83
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