Finding the Third Proportional to 203,492 and 442,002
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Solution
The third proportional to 203,492 and 442,002 is: 960,066.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
203,492 : 442,002 = 442,002 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
203,492/442,002 = 442,002/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
203,492x = 442,002 × 442,002 - Step 4: Simplify right side
203,492x = 195,365,768,004 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 195,365,768,004/203,492 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 960,066.09
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