Finding the Third Proportional to 200,799 and 432,702
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Solution
The third proportional to 200,799 and 432,702 is: 932,430.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
200,799 : 432,702 = 432,702 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
200,799/432,702 = 432,702/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
200,799x = 432,702 × 432,702 - Step 4: Simplify right side
200,799x = 187,231,020,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 187,231,020,804/200,799 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 932,430.05
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