Finding the Third Proportional to 200,464 and 432,028
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Solution
The third proportional to 200,464 and 432,028 is: 931,080.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
200,464 : 432,028 = 432,028 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
200,464/432,028 = 432,028/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
200,464x = 432,028 × 432,028 - Step 4: Simplify right side
200,464x = 186,648,192,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 186,648,192,784/200,464 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 931,080.86
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