Finding the Third Proportional to 202,562 and 439,684
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Solution
The third proportional to 202,562 and 439,684 is: 954,384.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
202,562 : 439,684 = 439,684 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
202,562/439,684 = 439,684/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
202,562x = 439,684 × 439,684 - Step 4: Simplify right side
202,562x = 193,322,019,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 193,322,019,856/202,562 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 954,384.43
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