Finding the Third Proportional to 200,733 and 436,132
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Solution
The third proportional to 200,733 and 436,132 is: 947,582.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
200,733 : 436,132 = 436,132 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
200,733/436,132 = 436,132/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
200,733x = 436,132 × 436,132 - Step 4: Simplify right side
200,733x = 190,211,121,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 190,211,121,424/200,733 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 947,582.72
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