Finding the Third Proportional to 202,356 and 443,257
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Solution
The third proportional to 202,356 and 443,257 is: 970,946.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
202,356 : 443,257 = 443,257 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
202,356/443,257 = 443,257/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
202,356x = 443,257 × 443,257 - Step 4: Simplify right side
202,356x = 196,476,768,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 196,476,768,049/202,356 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 970,946.10
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