Finding the Third Proportional to 202,536 and 325,406
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Solution
The third proportional to 202,536 and 325,406 is: 522,816.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
202,536 : 325,406 = 325,406 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
202,536/325,406 = 325,406/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
202,536x = 325,406 × 325,406 - Step 4: Simplify right side
202,536x = 105,889,064,836 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 105,889,064,836/202,536 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 522,816.02
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