Finding the Third Proportional to 202,368 and 439,727
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Solution
The third proportional to 202,368 and 439,727 is: 955,486.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
202,368 : 439,727 = 439,727 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
202,368/439,727 = 439,727/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
202,368x = 439,727 × 439,727 - Step 4: Simplify right side
202,368x = 193,359,834,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 193,359,834,529/202,368 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 955,486.22
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