Finding the Third Proportional to 200,696 and 433,072
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Solution
The third proportional to 200,696 and 433,072 is: 934,504.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
200,696 : 433,072 = 433,072 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
200,696/433,072 = 433,072/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
200,696x = 433,072 × 433,072 - Step 4: Simplify right side
200,696x = 187,551,357,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 187,551,357,184/200,696 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 934,504.71
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