Finding the Third Proportional to 201,286 and 411,312
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Solution
The third proportional to 201,286 and 411,312 is: 840,483.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
201,286 : 411,312 = 411,312 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
201,286/411,312 = 411,312/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
201,286x = 411,312 × 411,312 - Step 4: Simplify right side
201,286x = 169,177,561,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 169,177,561,344/201,286 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 840,483.50
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