Finding the Third Proportional to 202,461 and 483,549
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Solution
The third proportional to 202,461 and 483,549 is: 1,154,887.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
202,461 : 483,549 = 483,549 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
202,461/483,549 = 483,549/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
202,461x = 483,549 × 483,549 - Step 4: Simplify right side
202,461x = 233,819,635,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 233,819,635,401/202,461 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,154,887.29
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