Finding the Third Proportional to 202,286 and 443,452
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Solution
The third proportional to 202,286 and 443,452 is: 972,136.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
202,286 : 443,452 = 443,452 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
202,286/443,452 = 443,452/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
202,286x = 443,452 × 443,452 - Step 4: Simplify right side
202,286x = 196,649,676,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 196,649,676,304/202,286 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 972,136.86
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