Finding the Third Proportional to 201,536 and 439,360
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Solution
The third proportional to 201,536 and 439,360 is: 957,829.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
201,536 : 439,360 = 439,360 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
201,536/439,360 = 439,360/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
201,536x = 439,360 × 439,360 - Step 4: Simplify right side
201,536x = 193,037,209,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 193,037,209,600/201,536 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 957,829.91
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