Finding the Third Proportional to 201,051 and 402,082
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Solution
The third proportional to 201,051 and 402,082 is: 804,124.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
201,051 : 402,082 = 402,082 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
201,051/402,082 = 402,082/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
201,051x = 402,082 × 402,082 - Step 4: Simplify right side
201,051x = 161,669,934,724 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 161,669,934,724/201,051 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 804,124.00
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