Finding the Third Proportional to 201,220 and 425,288
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Solution
The third proportional to 201,220 and 425,288 is: 898,866.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
201,220 : 425,288 = 425,288 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
201,220/425,288 = 425,288/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
201,220x = 425,288 × 425,288 - Step 4: Simplify right side
201,220x = 180,869,882,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 180,869,882,944/201,220 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 898,866.33
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