Finding the Third Proportional to 202,062 and 425,076
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Solution
The third proportional to 202,062 and 425,076 is: 894,228.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
202,062 : 425,076 = 425,076 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
202,062/425,076 = 425,076/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
202,062x = 425,076 × 425,076 - Step 4: Simplify right side
202,062x = 180,689,605,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 180,689,605,776/202,062 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 894,228.53
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