Finding the Third Proportional to 201,246 and 419,028
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Solution
The third proportional to 201,246 and 419,028 is: 872,486.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
201,246 : 419,028 = 419,028 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
201,246/419,028 = 419,028/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
201,246x = 419,028 × 419,028 - Step 4: Simplify right side
201,246x = 175,584,464,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 175,584,464,784/201,246 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 872,486.73
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