Finding the Third Proportional to 201,089 and 442,026
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Solution
The third proportional to 201,089 and 442,026 is: 971,644.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
201,089 : 442,026 = 442,026 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
201,089/442,026 = 442,026/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
201,089x = 442,026 × 442,026 - Step 4: Simplify right side
201,089x = 195,386,984,676 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 195,386,984,676/201,089 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 971,644.32
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