Finding the Third Proportional to 201,224 and 426,432
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Solution
The third proportional to 201,224 and 426,432 is: 903,690.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
201,224 : 426,432 = 426,432 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
201,224/426,432 = 426,432/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
201,224x = 426,432 × 426,432 - Step 4: Simplify right side
201,224x = 181,844,250,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 181,844,250,624/201,224 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 903,690.67
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