Finding the Third Proportional to 201,280 and 430,746
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Solution
The third proportional to 201,280 and 430,746 is: 921,810.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
201,280 : 430,746 = 430,746 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
201,280/430,746 = 430,746/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
201,280x = 430,746 × 430,746 - Step 4: Simplify right side
201,280x = 185,542,116,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 185,542,116,516/201,280 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 921,810.99
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