Finding the Third Proportional to 200,748 and 433,176
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Solution
The third proportional to 200,748 and 433,176 is: 934,711.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
200,748 : 433,176 = 433,176 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
200,748/433,176 = 433,176/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
200,748x = 433,176 × 433,176 - Step 4: Simplify right side
200,748x = 187,641,446,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 187,641,446,976/200,748 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 934,711.41
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