Finding the Third Proportional to 200,458 and 432,016
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Solution
The third proportional to 200,458 and 432,016 is: 931,057.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
200,458 : 432,016 = 432,016 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
200,458/432,016 = 432,016/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
200,458x = 432,016 × 432,016 - Step 4: Simplify right side
200,458x = 186,637,824,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 186,637,824,256/200,458 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 931,057.00
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