Finding the Third Proportional to 202,422 and 435,984
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Solution
The third proportional to 202,422 and 435,984 is: 939,038.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
202,422 : 435,984 = 435,984 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
202,422/435,984 = 435,984/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
202,422x = 435,984 × 435,984 - Step 4: Simplify right side
202,422x = 190,082,048,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 190,082,048,256/202,422 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 939,038.49
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