Finding the Third Proportional to 202,908 and 433,956
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Solution
The third proportional to 202,908 and 433,956 is: 928,094.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
202,908 : 433,956 = 433,956 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
202,908/433,956 = 433,956/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
202,908x = 433,956 × 433,956 - Step 4: Simplify right side
202,908x = 188,317,809,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 188,317,809,936/202,908 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 928,094.55
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