Finding the Third Proportional to 200,988 and 436,968
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Solution
The third proportional to 200,988 and 436,968 is: 950,012.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
200,988 : 436,968 = 436,968 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
200,988/436,968 = 436,968/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
200,988x = 436,968 × 436,968 - Step 4: Simplify right side
200,988x = 190,941,033,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 190,941,033,024/200,988 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 950,012.11
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