Finding the Third Proportional to 201,440 and 437,824
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Solution
The third proportional to 201,440 and 437,824 is: 951,597.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
201,440 : 437,824 = 437,824 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
201,440/437,824 = 437,824/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
201,440x = 437,824 × 437,824 - Step 4: Simplify right side
201,440x = 191,689,854,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 191,689,854,976/201,440 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 951,597.77
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