Finding the Third Proportional to 200,506 and 413,732
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Solution
The third proportional to 200,506 and 413,732 is: 853,710.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
200,506 : 413,732 = 413,732 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
200,506/413,732 = 413,732/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
200,506x = 413,732 × 413,732 - Step 4: Simplify right side
200,506x = 171,174,167,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 171,174,167,824/200,506 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 853,710.95
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