Finding the Third Proportional to 201,206 and 426,397
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Solution
The third proportional to 201,206 and 426,397 is: 903,623.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
201,206 : 426,397 = 426,397 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
201,206/426,397 = 426,397/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
201,206x = 426,397 × 426,397 - Step 4: Simplify right side
201,206x = 181,814,401,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 181,814,401,609/201,206 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 903,623.16
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