Finding the Third Proportional to 201,320 and 433,552
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Solution
The third proportional to 201,320 and 433,552 is: 933,674.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
201,320 : 433,552 = 433,552 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
201,320/433,552 = 433,552/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
201,320x = 433,552 × 433,552 - Step 4: Simplify right side
201,320x = 187,967,336,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 187,967,336,704/201,320 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 933,674.43
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