Finding the Third Proportional to 202,570.88 and 434,575.13
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Solution
The third proportional to 202,570.88 and 434,575.13 is: 932,293.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
202,570.88 : 434,575.13 = 434,575.13 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
202,570.88/434,575.13 = 434,575.13/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
202,570.88x = 434,575.13 × 434,575.13 - Step 4: Simplify right side
202,570.88x = 188,855,539,268.77 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 188,855,539,268.77/202,570.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 932,293.64
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