Finding the Third Proportional to 200,582 and 435,744
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Solution
The third proportional to 200,582 and 435,744 is: 946,609.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
200,582 : 435,744 = 435,744 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
200,582/435,744 = 435,744/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
200,582x = 435,744 × 435,744 - Step 4: Simplify right side
200,582x = 189,872,833,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 189,872,833,536/200,582 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 946,609.53
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