Finding the Third Proportional to 200,723 and 440,807
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Solution
The third proportional to 200,723 and 440,807 is: 968,054.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
200,723 : 440,807 = 440,807 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
200,723/440,807 = 440,807/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
200,723x = 440,807 × 440,807 - Step 4: Simplify right side
200,723x = 194,310,811,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 194,310,811,249/200,723 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 968,054.54
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