Finding the Third Proportional to 202,264 and 443,407
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Solution
The third proportional to 202,264 and 443,407 is: 972,045.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
202,264 : 443,407 = 443,407 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
202,264/443,407 = 443,407/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
202,264x = 443,407 × 443,407 - Step 4: Simplify right side
202,264x = 196,609,767,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 196,609,767,649/202,264 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 972,045.29
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