Finding the Third Proportional to 200,588 and 440,544
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Solution
The third proportional to 200,588 and 440,544 is: 967,550.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
200,588 : 440,544 = 440,544 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
200,588/440,544 = 440,544/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
200,588x = 440,544 × 440,544 - Step 4: Simplify right side
200,588x = 194,079,015,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 194,079,015,936/200,588 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 967,550.48
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