Finding the Third Proportional to 202,986 and 438,459.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 202,986 and 438,459.75 is: 947,094.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
202,986 : 438,459.75 = 438,459.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
202,986/438,459.75 = 438,459.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
202,986x = 438,459.75 × 438,459.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
202,986x = 192,246,952,370.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 192,246,952,370.06/202,986 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 947,094.64
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