Finding the Third Proportional to 202,640 and 439,624
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Solution
The third proportional to 202,640 and 439,624 is: 953,756.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
202,640 : 439,624 = 439,624 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
202,640/439,624 = 439,624/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
202,640x = 439,624 × 439,624 - Step 4: Simplify right side
202,640x = 193,269,261,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 193,269,261,376/202,640 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 953,756.72
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