Finding the Third Proportional to 201,316 and 433,544
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Solution
The third proportional to 201,316 and 433,544 is: 933,658.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
201,316 : 433,544 = 433,544 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
201,316/433,544 = 433,544/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
201,316x = 433,544 × 433,544 - Step 4: Simplify right side
201,316x = 187,960,399,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 187,960,399,936/201,316 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 933,658.53
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