Finding the Third Proportional to 201,042 and 442,064
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Solution
The third proportional to 201,042 and 442,064 is: 972,038.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
201,042 : 442,064 = 442,064 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
201,042/442,064 = 442,064/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
201,042x = 442,064 × 442,064 - Step 4: Simplify right side
201,042x = 195,420,580,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 195,420,580,096/201,042 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 972,038.58
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