Finding the Third Proportional to 202,474 and 439,900
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Solution
The third proportional to 202,474 and 439,900 is: 955,737.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
202,474 : 439,900 = 439,900 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
202,474/439,900 = 439,900/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
202,474x = 439,900 × 439,900 - Step 4: Simplify right side
202,474x = 193,512,010,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 193,512,010,000/202,474 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 955,737.58
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