Finding the Third Proportional to 201,126 and 442,428
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Solution
The third proportional to 201,126 and 442,428 is: 973,233.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
201,126 : 442,428 = 442,428 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
201,126/442,428 = 442,428/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
201,126x = 442,428 × 442,428 - Step 4: Simplify right side
201,126x = 195,742,535,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 195,742,535,184/201,126 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 973,233.37
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