Finding the Third Proportional to 201,534 and 439,356
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Solution
The third proportional to 201,534 and 439,356 is: 957,821.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
201,534 : 439,356 = 439,356 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
201,534/439,356 = 439,356/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
201,534x = 439,356 × 439,356 - Step 4: Simplify right side
201,534x = 193,033,694,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 193,033,694,736/201,534 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 957,821.98
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