Finding the Third Proportional to 201,044 and 418,624
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Solution
The third proportional to 201,044 and 418,624 is: 871,680.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
201,044 : 418,624 = 418,624 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
201,044/418,624 = 418,624/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
201,044x = 418,624 × 418,624 - Step 4: Simplify right side
201,044x = 175,246,053,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 175,246,053,376/201,044 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 871,680.10
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