Finding the Third Proportional to 201,481 and 423,646
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Solution
The third proportional to 201,481 and 423,646 is: 890,783.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
201,481 : 423,646 = 423,646 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
201,481/423,646 = 423,646/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
201,481x = 423,646 × 423,646 - Step 4: Simplify right side
201,481x = 179,475,933,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 179,475,933,316/201,481 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 890,783.42
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