Finding the Third Proportional to 201,082 and 294,856
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Solution
The third proportional to 201,082 and 294,856 is: 432,361.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
201,082 : 294,856 = 294,856 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
201,082/294,856 = 294,856/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
201,082x = 294,856 × 294,856 - Step 4: Simplify right side
201,082x = 86,940,060,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 86,940,060,736/201,082 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 432,361.23
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