Finding the Third Proportional to 201,064 and 437,104
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Solution
The third proportional to 201,064 and 437,104 is: 950,244.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
201,064 : 437,104 = 437,104 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
201,064/437,104 = 437,104/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
201,064x = 437,104 × 437,104 - Step 4: Simplify right side
201,064x = 191,059,906,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 191,059,906,816/201,064 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 950,244.23
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