Finding the Third Proportional to 201,264 and 430,710
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Solution
The third proportional to 201,264 and 430,710 is: 921,730.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
201,264 : 430,710 = 430,710 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
201,264/430,710 = 430,710/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
201,264x = 430,710 × 430,710 - Step 4: Simplify right side
201,264x = 185,511,104,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 185,511,104,100/201,264 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 921,730.19
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