Finding the Third Proportional to 200,592 and 432,531
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Solution
The third proportional to 200,592 and 432,531 is: 932,654.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
200,592 : 432,531 = 432,531 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
200,592/432,531 = 432,531/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
200,592x = 432,531 × 432,531 - Step 4: Simplify right side
200,592x = 187,083,065,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 187,083,065,961/200,592 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 932,654.67
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