Finding the Third Proportional to 200,734 and 433,148
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Solution
The third proportional to 200,734 and 433,148 is: 934,655.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
200,734 : 433,148 = 433,148 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
200,734/433,148 = 433,148/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
200,734x = 433,148 × 433,148 - Step 4: Simplify right side
200,734x = 187,617,189,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 187,617,189,904/200,734 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 934,655.76
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