Finding the Third Proportional to 201,531 and 439,350
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Solution
The third proportional to 201,531 and 439,350 is: 957,810.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
201,531 : 439,350 = 439,350 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
201,531/439,350 = 439,350/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
201,531x = 439,350 × 439,350 - Step 4: Simplify right side
201,531x = 193,028,422,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 193,028,422,500/201,531 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 957,810.08
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