Finding the Third Proportional to 200,670 and 434,964
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Solution
The third proportional to 200,670 and 434,964 is: 942,809.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
200,670 : 434,964 = 434,964 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
200,670/434,964 = 434,964/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
200,670x = 434,964 × 434,964 - Step 4: Simplify right side
200,670x = 189,193,681,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 189,193,681,296/200,670 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 942,809.99
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