Finding the Third Proportional to 201,304 and 433,520
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Solution
The third proportional to 201,304 and 433,520 is: 933,610.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
201,304 : 433,520 = 433,520 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
201,304/433,520 = 433,520/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
201,304x = 433,520 × 433,520 - Step 4: Simplify right side
201,304x = 187,939,590,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 187,939,590,400/201,304 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 933,610.81
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