Finding the Third Proportional to 200,450 and 431,908
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Solution
The third proportional to 200,450 and 431,908 is: 930,628.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
200,450 : 431,908 = 431,908 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
200,450/431,908 = 431,908/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
200,450x = 431,908 × 431,908 - Step 4: Simplify right side
200,450x = 186,544,520,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 186,544,520,464/200,450 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 930,628.69
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