Finding the Third Proportional to 200,448 and 431,997
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Solution
The third proportional to 200,448 and 431,997 is: 931,021.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
200,448 : 431,997 = 431,997 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
200,448/431,997 = 431,997/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
200,448x = 431,997 × 431,997 - Step 4: Simplify right side
200,448x = 186,621,408,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 186,621,408,009/200,448 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 931,021.55
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