Finding the Third Proportional to 202,689 and 444,294
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Solution
The third proportional to 202,689 and 444,294 is: 973,891.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
202,689 : 444,294 = 444,294 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
202,689/444,294 = 444,294/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
202,689x = 444,294 × 444,294 - Step 4: Simplify right side
202,689x = 197,397,158,436 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 197,397,158,436/202,689 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 973,891.82
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