Finding the Third Proportional to 202,003 and 424,944
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Solution
The third proportional to 202,003 and 424,944 is: 893,934.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
202,003 : 424,944 = 424,944 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
202,003/424,944 = 424,944/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
202,003x = 424,944 × 424,944 - Step 4: Simplify right side
202,003x = 180,577,403,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 180,577,403,136/202,003 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 893,934.26
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