Finding the Third Proportional to 201,144 and 303,767
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Solution
The third proportional to 201,144 and 303,767 is: 458,747.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
201,144 : 303,767 = 303,767 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
201,144/303,767 = 303,767/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
201,144x = 303,767 × 303,767 - Step 4: Simplify right side
201,144x = 92,274,390,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 92,274,390,289/201,144 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 458,747.91
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