Finding the Third Proportional to 202,082 and 440,144
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Solution
The third proportional to 202,082 and 440,144 is: 958,654.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
202,082 : 440,144 = 440,144 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
202,082/440,144 = 440,144/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
202,082x = 440,144 × 440,144 - Step 4: Simplify right side
202,082x = 193,726,740,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 193,726,740,736/202,082 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 958,654.11
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