Finding the Third Proportional to 201,402 and 438,754
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Solution
The third proportional to 201,402 and 438,754 is: 955,825.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
201,402 : 438,754 = 438,754 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
201,402/438,754 = 438,754/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
201,402x = 438,754 × 438,754 - Step 4: Simplify right side
201,402x = 192,505,072,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 192,505,072,516/201,402 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 955,825.03
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