Finding the Third Proportional to 202,658 and 440,992
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Solution
The third proportional to 202,658 and 440,992 is: 959,616.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
202,658 : 440,992 = 440,992 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
202,658/440,992 = 440,992/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
202,658x = 440,992 × 440,992 - Step 4: Simplify right side
202,658x = 194,473,944,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 194,473,944,064/202,658 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 959,616.42
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