Finding the Third Proportional to 202,040 and 439,549
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Solution
The third proportional to 202,040 and 439,549 is: 956,262.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
202,040 : 439,549 = 439,549 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
202,040/439,549 = 439,549/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
202,040x = 439,549 × 439,549 - Step 4: Simplify right side
202,040x = 193,203,323,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 193,203,323,401/202,040 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 956,262.74
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