Finding the Third Proportional to 201,174 and 439,715
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Solution
The third proportional to 201,174 and 439,715 is: 961,104.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
201,174 : 439,715 = 439,715 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
201,174/439,715 = 439,715/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
201,174x = 439,715 × 439,715 - Step 4: Simplify right side
201,174x = 193,349,281,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 193,349,281,225/201,174 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 961,104.72
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