Finding the Third Proportional to 201,265 and 434,057
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Solution
The third proportional to 201,265 and 434,057 is: 936,106.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
201,265 : 434,057 = 434,057 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
201,265/434,057 = 434,057/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
201,265x = 434,057 × 434,057 - Step 4: Simplify right side
201,265x = 188,405,479,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 188,405,479,249/201,265 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 936,106.52
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