Finding the Third Proportional to 202,192 and 420,800
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Solution
The third proportional to 202,192 and 420,800 is: 875,764.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
202,192 : 420,800 = 420,800 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
202,192/420,800 = 420,800/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
202,192x = 420,800 × 420,800 - Step 4: Simplify right side
202,192x = 177,072,640,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 177,072,640,000/202,192 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 875,764.82
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