Finding the Third Proportional to 202,622 and 439,588
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Solution
The third proportional to 202,622 and 439,588 is: 953,685.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
202,622 : 439,588 = 439,588 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
202,622/439,588 = 439,588/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
202,622x = 439,588 × 439,588 - Step 4: Simplify right side
202,622x = 193,237,609,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 193,237,609,744/202,622 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 953,685.24
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