Finding the Third Proportional to 202,983 and 440,544
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Solution
The third proportional to 202,983 and 440,544 is: 956,134.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
202,983 : 440,544 = 440,544 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
202,983/440,544 = 440,544/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
202,983x = 440,544 × 440,544 - Step 4: Simplify right side
202,983x = 194,079,015,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 194,079,015,936/202,983 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 956,134.34
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