Finding the Third Proportional to 202,628 and 439,600
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Solution
The third proportional to 202,628 and 439,600 is: 953,709.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
202,628 : 439,600 = 439,600 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
202,628/439,600 = 439,600/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
202,628x = 439,600 × 439,600 - Step 4: Simplify right side
202,628x = 193,248,160,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 193,248,160,000/202,628 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 953,709.06
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