Finding the Third Proportional to 201,260 and 430,700
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Solution
The third proportional to 201,260 and 430,700 is: 921,705.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
201,260 : 430,700 = 430,700 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
201,260/430,700 = 430,700/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
201,260x = 430,700 × 430,700 - Step 4: Simplify right side
201,260x = 185,502,490,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 185,502,490,000/201,260 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 921,705.70
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