Finding the Third Proportional to 201,417 and 438,769.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 201,417 and 438,769.50 is: 955,821.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
201,417 : 438,769.50 = 438,769.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
201,417/438,769.50 = 438,769.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
201,417x = 438,769.50 × 438,769.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
201,417x = 192,518,674,130.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 192,518,674,130.25/201,417 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 955,821.38
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