Finding the Third Proportional to 202,616 and 439,576
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Solution
The third proportional to 202,616 and 439,576 is: 953,661.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
202,616 : 439,576 = 439,576 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
202,616/439,576 = 439,576/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
202,616x = 439,576 × 439,576 - Step 4: Simplify right side
202,616x = 193,227,059,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 193,227,059,776/202,616 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 953,661.41
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