Finding the Third Proportional to 201,330 and 425,988
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Solution
The third proportional to 201,330 and 425,988 is: 901,335.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
201,330 : 425,988 = 425,988 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
201,330/425,988 = 425,988/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
201,330x = 425,988 × 425,988 - Step 4: Simplify right side
201,330x = 181,465,776,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 181,465,776,144/201,330 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 901,335.00
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