Finding the Third Proportional to 202,389.75 and 435,926.81
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Solution
The third proportional to 202,389.75 and 435,926.81 is: 938,941.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
202,389.75 : 435,926.81 = 435,926.81 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
202,389.75/435,926.81 = 435,926.81/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
202,389.75x = 435,926.81 × 435,926.81 - Step 4: Simplify right side
202,389.75x = 190,032,185,856.41 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 190,032,185,856.41/202,389.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 938,941.75
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