Finding the Third Proportional to 201,264 and 419,062
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Solution
The third proportional to 201,264 and 419,062 is: 872,550.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
201,264 : 419,062 = 419,062 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
201,264/419,062 = 419,062/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
201,264x = 419,062 × 419,062 - Step 4: Simplify right side
201,264x = 175,612,959,844 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 175,612,959,844/201,264 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 872,550.28
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