Finding the Third Proportional to 202,561 and 441,569
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Solution
The third proportional to 202,561 and 441,569 is: 962,589.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
202,561 : 441,569 = 441,569 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
202,561/441,569 = 441,569/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
202,561x = 441,569 × 441,569 - Step 4: Simplify right side
202,561x = 194,983,181,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 194,983,181,761/202,561 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 962,589.94
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