Finding the Third Proportional to 202,688 and 444,292
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Solution
The third proportional to 202,688 and 444,292 is: 973,887.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
202,688 : 444,292 = 444,292 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
202,688/444,292 = 444,292/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
202,688x = 444,292 × 444,292 - Step 4: Simplify right side
202,688x = 197,395,381,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 197,395,381,264/202,688 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 973,887.85
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