Finding the Third Proportional to 202,682 and 441,040
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Solution
The third proportional to 202,682 and 441,040 is: 959,711.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
202,682 : 441,040 = 441,040 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
202,682/441,040 = 441,040/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
202,682x = 441,040 × 441,040 - Step 4: Simplify right side
202,682x = 194,516,281,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 194,516,281,600/202,682 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 959,711.67
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