Finding the Third Proportional to 202,384 and 440,440
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Solution
The third proportional to 202,384 and 440,440 is: 958,511.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
202,384 : 440,440 = 440,440 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
202,384/440,440 = 440,440/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
202,384x = 440,440 × 440,440 - Step 4: Simplify right side
202,384x = 193,987,393,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 193,987,393,600/202,384 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 958,511.51
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