Finding the Third Proportional to 201,284 and 430,754
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Solution
The third proportional to 201,284 and 430,754 is: 921,826.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
201,284 : 430,754 = 430,754 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
201,284/430,754 = 430,754/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
201,284x = 430,754 × 430,754 - Step 4: Simplify right side
201,284x = 185,549,008,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 185,549,008,516/201,284 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 921,826.91
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