Finding the Third Proportional to 201,326 and 425,980
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Solution
The third proportional to 201,326 and 425,980 is: 901,319.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
201,326 : 425,980 = 425,980 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
201,326/425,980 = 425,980/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
201,326x = 425,980 × 425,980 - Step 4: Simplify right side
201,326x = 181,458,960,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 181,458,960,400/201,326 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 901,319.06
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