Finding the Third Proportional to 202,722 and 440,031
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Solution
The third proportional to 202,722 and 440,031 is: 955,136.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
202,722 : 440,031 = 440,031 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
202,722/440,031 = 440,031/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
202,722x = 440,031 × 440,031 - Step 4: Simplify right side
202,722x = 193,627,280,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 193,627,280,961/202,722 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 955,136.99
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