Finding the Third Proportional to 201,228 and 437,400
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Solution
The third proportional to 201,228 and 437,400 is: 950,756.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
201,228 : 437,400 = 437,400 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
201,228/437,400 = 437,400/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
201,228x = 437,400 × 437,400 - Step 4: Simplify right side
201,228x = 191,318,760,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 191,318,760,000/201,228 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 950,756.16
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