Finding the Third Proportional to 200,820 and 432,744
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Solution
The third proportional to 200,820 and 432,744 is: 932,513.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
200,820 : 432,744 = 432,744 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
200,820/432,744 = 432,744/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
200,820x = 432,744 × 432,744 - Step 4: Simplify right side
200,820x = 187,267,369,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 187,267,369,536/200,820 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 932,513.54
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