Finding the Third Proportional to 202,024 and 439,418
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Solution
The third proportional to 202,024 and 439,418 is: 955,768.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
202,024 : 439,418 = 439,418 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
202,024/439,418 = 439,418/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
202,024x = 439,418 × 439,418 - Step 4: Simplify right side
202,024x = 193,088,178,724 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 193,088,178,724/202,024 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 955,768.52
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