Finding the Third Proportional to 202,527 and 436,218
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Solution
The third proportional to 202,527 and 436,218 is: 939,559.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
202,527 : 436,218 = 436,218 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
202,527/436,218 = 436,218/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
202,527x = 436,218 × 436,218 - Step 4: Simplify right side
202,527x = 190,286,143,524 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 190,286,143,524/202,527 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 939,559.38
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