Finding the Third Proportional to 201,154 and 425,635
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Solution
The third proportional to 201,154 and 425,635 is: 900,629.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
201,154 : 425,635 = 425,635 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
201,154/425,635 = 425,635/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
201,154x = 425,635 × 425,635 - Step 4: Simplify right side
201,154x = 181,165,153,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 181,165,153,225/201,154 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 900,629.14
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