Finding the Third Proportional to 201 and 243
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Solution
The third proportional to 201 and 243 is: 293.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
201 : 243 = 243 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
201/243 = 243/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
201x = 243 × 243 - Step 4: Simplify right side
201x = 59,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 59,049/201 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 293.78
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