Finding the Third Proportional to 201,202 and 437,004
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Solution
The third proportional to 201,202 and 437,004 is: 949,158.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
201,202 : 437,004 = 437,004 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
201,202/437,004 = 437,004/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
201,202x = 437,004 × 437,004 - Step 4: Simplify right side
201,202x = 190,972,496,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 190,972,496,016/201,202 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 949,158.04
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