Finding the Third Proportional to 201,329 and 438,084
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Solution
The third proportional to 201,329 and 438,084 is: 953,253.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
201,329 : 438,084 = 438,084 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
201,329/438,084 = 438,084/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
201,329x = 438,084 × 438,084 - Step 4: Simplify right side
201,329x = 191,917,591,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 191,917,591,056/201,329 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 953,253.59
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