Finding the Third Proportional to 202,252 and 436,041
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Solution
The third proportional to 202,252 and 436,041 is: 940,073.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
202,252 : 436,041 = 436,041 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
202,252/436,041 = 436,041/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
202,252x = 436,041 × 436,041 - Step 4: Simplify right side
202,252x = 190,131,753,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 190,131,753,681/202,252 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 940,073.54
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