Finding the Third Proportional to 202,914 and 433,968
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Solution
The third proportional to 202,914 and 433,968 is: 928,118.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
202,914 : 433,968 = 433,968 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
202,914/433,968 = 433,968/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
202,914x = 433,968 × 433,968 - Step 4: Simplify right side
202,914x = 188,328,225,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 188,328,225,024/202,914 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 928,118.44
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