Finding the Third Proportional to 201,175 and 438,421
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Solution
The third proportional to 201,175 and 438,421 is: 955,451.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
201,175 : 438,421 = 438,421 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
201,175/438,421 = 438,421/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
201,175x = 438,421 × 438,421 - Step 4: Simplify right side
201,175x = 192,212,973,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 192,212,973,241/201,175 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 955,451.59
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