Finding the Third Proportional to 201,529 and 439,900
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Solution
The third proportional to 201,529 and 439,900 is: 960,219.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
201,529 : 439,900 = 439,900 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
201,529/439,900 = 439,900/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
201,529x = 439,900 × 439,900 - Step 4: Simplify right side
201,529x = 193,512,010,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 193,512,010,000/201,529 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 960,219.17
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