Finding the Third Proportional to 200,536 and 445,899
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Solution
The third proportional to 200,536 and 445,899 is: 991,472.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
200,536 : 445,899 = 445,899 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
200,536/445,899 = 445,899/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
200,536x = 445,899 × 445,899 - Step 4: Simplify right side
200,536x = 198,825,918,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 198,825,918,201/200,536 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 991,472.44
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