Finding the Third Proportional to 200,658 and 435,876
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Solution
The third proportional to 200,658 and 435,876 is: 946,824.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
200,658 : 435,876 = 435,876 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
200,658/435,876 = 435,876/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
200,658x = 435,876 × 435,876 - Step 4: Simplify right side
200,658x = 189,987,887,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 189,987,887,376/200,658 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 946,824.38
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