Finding the Third Proportional to 200,926 and 442,026
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Solution
The third proportional to 200,926 and 442,026 is: 972,432.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
200,926 : 442,026 = 442,026 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
200,926/442,026 = 442,026/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
200,926x = 442,026 × 442,026 - Step 4: Simplify right side
200,926x = 195,386,984,676 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 195,386,984,676/200,926 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 972,432.56
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