Finding the Third Proportional to 202,302 and 435,768
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Solution
The third proportional to 202,302 and 435,768 is: 938,664.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
202,302 : 435,768 = 435,768 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
202,302/435,768 = 435,768/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
202,302x = 435,768 × 435,768 - Step 4: Simplify right side
202,302x = 189,893,749,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 189,893,749,824/202,302 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 938,664.72
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