Finding the Third Proportional to 202,378 and 444,120
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Solution
The third proportional to 202,378 and 444,120 is: 974,624.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
202,378 : 444,120 = 444,120 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
202,378/444,120 = 444,120/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
202,378x = 444,120 × 444,120 - Step 4: Simplify right side
202,378x = 197,242,574,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 197,242,574,400/202,378 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 974,624.59
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