Finding the Third Proportional to 201,212 and 437,370
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Solution
The third proportional to 201,212 and 437,370 is: 950,701.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
201,212 : 437,370 = 437,370 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
201,212/437,370 = 437,370/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
201,212x = 437,370 × 437,370 - Step 4: Simplify right side
201,212x = 191,292,516,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 191,292,516,900/201,212 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 950,701.33
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