Finding the Third Proportional to 201,071 and 433,033
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Solution
The third proportional to 201,071 and 433,033 is: 932,593.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
201,071 : 433,033 = 433,033 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
201,071/433,033 = 433,033/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
201,071x = 433,033 × 433,033 - Step 4: Simplify right side
201,071x = 187,517,579,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 187,517,579,089/201,071 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 932,593.86
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