Finding the Third Proportional to 201,528 and 442,800
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Solution
The third proportional to 201,528 and 442,800 is: 972,926.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
201,528 : 442,800 = 442,800 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
201,528/442,800 = 442,800/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
201,528x = 442,800 × 442,800 - Step 4: Simplify right side
201,528x = 196,071,840,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 196,071,840,000/201,528 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 972,926.05
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