Finding the Third Proportional to 201,262 and 430,704
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Solution
The third proportional to 201,262 and 430,704 is: 921,713.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
201,262 : 430,704 = 430,704 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
201,262/430,704 = 430,704/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
201,262x = 430,704 × 430,704 - Step 4: Simplify right side
201,262x = 185,505,935,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 185,505,935,616/201,262 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 921,713.66
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