Finding the Third Proportional to 201,424 and 272,590
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Solution
The third proportional to 201,424 and 272,590 is: 368,899.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
201,424 : 272,590 = 272,590 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
201,424/272,590 = 272,590/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
201,424x = 272,590 × 272,590 - Step 4: Simplify right side
201,424x = 74,305,308,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 74,305,308,100/201,424 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 368,899.97
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