Finding the Third Proportional to 201,150 and 438,372
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Solution
The third proportional to 201,150 and 438,372 is: 955,356.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
201,150 : 438,372 = 438,372 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
201,150/438,372 = 438,372/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
201,150x = 438,372 × 438,372 - Step 4: Simplify right side
201,150x = 192,170,010,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 192,170,010,384/201,150 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 955,356.75
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