Finding the Third Proportional to 201,538 and 439,364
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Solution
The third proportional to 201,538 and 439,364 is: 957,837.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
201,538 : 439,364 = 439,364 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
201,538/439,364 = 439,364/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
201,538x = 439,364 × 439,364 - Step 4: Simplify right side
201,538x = 193,040,724,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 193,040,724,496/201,538 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 957,837.85
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