Finding the Third Proportional to 201,157 and 303,785
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Solution
The third proportional to 201,157 and 303,785 is: 458,772.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
201,157 : 303,785 = 303,785 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
201,157/303,785 = 303,785/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
201,157x = 303,785 × 303,785 - Step 4: Simplify right side
201,157x = 92,285,326,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 92,285,326,225/201,157 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 458,772.63
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