Finding the Third Proportional to 202,663 and 438,859
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Solution
The third proportional to 202,663 and 438,859 is: 950,332.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
202,663 : 438,859 = 438,859 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
202,663/438,859 = 438,859/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
202,663x = 438,859 × 438,859 - Step 4: Simplify right side
202,663x = 192,597,221,881 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 192,597,221,881/202,663 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 950,332.43
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