Finding the Third Proportional to 202,618 and 440,913
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Solution
The third proportional to 202,618 and 440,913 is: 959,462.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
202,618 : 440,913 = 440,913 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
202,618/440,913 = 440,913/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
202,618x = 440,913 × 440,913 - Step 4: Simplify right side
202,618x = 194,404,273,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 194,404,273,569/202,618 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 959,462.01
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