Finding the Third Proportional to 200,832 and 432,792
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Solution
The third proportional to 200,832 and 432,792 is: 932,664.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
200,832 : 432,792 = 432,792 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
200,832/432,792 = 432,792/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
200,832x = 432,792 × 432,792 - Step 4: Simplify right side
200,832x = 187,308,915,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 187,308,915,264/200,832 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 932,664.69
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