Finding the Third Proportional to 201,191 and 301,811
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Solution
The third proportional to 201,191 and 301,811 is: 452,753.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
201,191 : 301,811 = 301,811 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
201,191/301,811 = 301,811/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
201,191x = 301,811 × 301,811 - Step 4: Simplify right side
201,191x = 91,089,879,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 91,089,879,721/201,191 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 452,753.25
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