Finding the Third Proportional to 202,428 and 435,504
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Solution
The third proportional to 202,428 and 435,504 is: 936,944.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
202,428 : 435,504 = 435,504 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
202,428/435,504 = 435,504/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
202,428x = 435,504 × 435,504 - Step 4: Simplify right side
202,428x = 189,663,734,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 189,663,734,016/202,428 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 936,944.17
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