Finding the Third Proportional to 202,284 and 443,448
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Solution
The third proportional to 202,284 and 443,448 is: 972,128.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
202,284 : 443,448 = 443,448 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
202,284/443,448 = 443,448/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
202,284x = 443,448 × 443,448 - Step 4: Simplify right side
202,284x = 196,646,128,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 196,646,128,704/202,284 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 972,128.93
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