Finding the Third Proportional to 201,324 and 425,976
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Solution
The third proportional to 201,324 and 425,976 is: 901,311.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
201,324 : 425,976 = 425,976 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
201,324/425,976 = 425,976/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
201,324x = 425,976 × 425,976 - Step 4: Simplify right side
201,324x = 181,455,552,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 181,455,552,576/201,324 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 901,311.08
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