Finding the Third Proportional to 200,544 and 433,728
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Solution
The third proportional to 200,544 and 433,728 is: 938,048.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
200,544 : 433,728 = 433,728 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
200,544/433,728 = 433,728/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
200,544x = 433,728 × 433,728 - Step 4: Simplify right side
200,544x = 188,119,977,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 188,119,977,984/200,544 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 938,048.40
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