Finding the Third Proportional to 201,151 and 431,510
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Solution
The third proportional to 201,151 and 431,510 is: 925,677.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
201,151 : 431,510 = 431,510 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
201,151/431,510 = 431,510/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
201,151x = 431,510 × 431,510 - Step 4: Simplify right side
201,151x = 186,200,880,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 186,200,880,100/201,151 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 925,677.13
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