Finding the Third Proportional to 200,557 and 440,480
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Solution
The third proportional to 200,557 and 440,480 is: 967,418.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
200,557 : 440,480 = 440,480 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
200,557/440,480 = 440,480/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
200,557x = 440,480 × 440,480 - Step 4: Simplify right side
200,557x = 194,022,630,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 194,022,630,400/200,557 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 967,418.89
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