Finding the Third Proportional to 202,932 and 440,850
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Solution
The third proportional to 202,932 and 440,850 is: 957,703.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
202,932 : 440,850 = 440,850 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
202,932/440,850 = 440,850/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
202,932x = 440,850 × 440,850 - Step 4: Simplify right side
202,932x = 194,348,722,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 194,348,722,500/202,932 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 957,703.68
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