Finding the Third Proportional to 200,745 and 445,776
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Solution
The third proportional to 200,745 and 445,776 is: 989,893.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
200,745 : 445,776 = 445,776 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
200,745/445,776 = 445,776/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
200,745x = 445,776 × 445,776 - Step 4: Simplify right side
200,745x = 198,716,242,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 198,716,242,176/200,745 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 989,893.86
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