Finding the Third Proportional to 202,467 and 404,694
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Solution
The third proportional to 202,467 and 404,694 is: 808,908.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
202,467 : 404,694 = 404,694 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
202,467/404,694 = 404,694/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
202,467x = 404,694 × 404,694 - Step 4: Simplify right side
202,467x = 163,777,233,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 163,777,233,636/202,467 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 808,908.28
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