Finding the Third Proportional to 200,834 and 432,796
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Solution
The third proportional to 200,834 and 432,796 is: 932,672.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
200,834 : 432,796 = 432,796 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
200,834/432,796 = 432,796/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
200,834x = 432,796 × 432,796 - Step 4: Simplify right side
200,834x = 187,312,377,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 187,312,377,616/200,834 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 932,672.64
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