Finding the Third Proportional to 200,850 and 432,824
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Solution
The third proportional to 200,850 and 432,824 is: 932,719.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
200,850 : 432,824 = 432,824 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
200,850/432,824 = 432,824/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
200,850x = 432,824 × 432,824 - Step 4: Simplify right side
200,850x = 187,336,614,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 187,336,614,976/200,850 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 932,719.02
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