Finding the Third Proportional to 202,158 and 440,172
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Solution
The third proportional to 202,158 and 440,172 is: 958,415.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
202,158 : 440,172 = 440,172 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
202,158/440,172 = 440,172/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
202,158x = 440,172 × 440,172 - Step 4: Simplify right side
202,158x = 193,751,389,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 193,751,389,584/202,158 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 958,415.64
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