Finding the Third Proportional to 200,586 and 440,700
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Solution
The third proportional to 200,586 and 440,700 is: 968,245.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
200,586 : 440,700 = 440,700 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
200,586/440,700 = 440,700/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
200,586x = 440,700 × 440,700 - Step 4: Simplify right side
200,586x = 194,216,490,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 194,216,490,000/200,586 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 968,245.49
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