Finding the Third Proportional to 200,934 and 436,824
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Solution
The third proportional to 200,934 and 436,824 is: 949,641.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
200,934 : 436,824 = 436,824 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
200,934/436,824 = 436,824/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
200,934x = 436,824 × 436,824 - Step 4: Simplify right side
200,934x = 190,815,206,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 190,815,206,976/200,934 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 949,641.21
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