Finding the Third Proportional to 202,392 and 443,664
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Solution
The third proportional to 202,392 and 443,664 is: 972,556.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
202,392 : 443,664 = 443,664 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
202,392/443,664 = 443,664/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
202,392x = 443,664 × 443,664 - Step 4: Simplify right side
202,392x = 196,837,744,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 196,837,744,896/202,392 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 972,556.94
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