Finding the Third Proportional to 202,604 and 440,884
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Solution
The third proportional to 202,604 and 440,884 is: 959,402.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
202,604 : 440,884 = 440,884 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
202,604/440,884 = 440,884/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
202,604x = 440,884 × 440,884 - Step 4: Simplify right side
202,604x = 194,378,701,456 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 194,378,701,456/202,604 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 959,402.09
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