Finding the Third Proportional to 201,242 and 419,020
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Solution
The third proportional to 201,242 and 419,020 is: 872,470.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
201,242 : 419,020 = 419,020 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
201,242/419,020 = 419,020/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
201,242x = 419,020 × 419,020 - Step 4: Simplify right side
201,242x = 175,577,760,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 175,577,760,400/201,242 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 872,470.76
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