Finding the Third Proportional to 202,550 and 436,264
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Solution
The third proportional to 202,550 and 436,264 is: 939,650.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
202,550 : 436,264 = 436,264 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
202,550/436,264 = 436,264/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
202,550x = 436,264 × 436,264 - Step 4: Simplify right side
202,550x = 190,326,277,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 190,326,277,696/202,550 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 939,650.84
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