Finding the Third Proportional to 201,319 and 438,064
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Solution
The third proportional to 201,319 and 438,064 is: 953,213.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
201,319 : 438,064 = 438,064 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
201,319/438,064 = 438,064/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
201,319x = 438,064 × 438,064 - Step 4: Simplify right side
201,319x = 191,900,068,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 191,900,068,096/201,319 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 953,213.89
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