Finding the Third Proportional to 202,536 and 436,234
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Solution
The third proportional to 202,536 and 436,234 is: 939,586.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
202,536 : 436,234 = 436,234 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
202,536/436,234 = 436,234/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
202,536x = 436,234 × 436,234 - Step 4: Simplify right side
202,536x = 190,300,102,756 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 190,300,102,756/202,536 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 939,586.56
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