Finding the Third Proportional to 201,540 and 439,368
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Solution
The third proportional to 201,540 and 439,368 is: 957,845.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
201,540 : 439,368 = 439,368 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
201,540/439,368 = 439,368/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
201,540x = 439,368 × 439,368 - Step 4: Simplify right side
201,540x = 193,044,239,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 193,044,239,424/201,540 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 957,845.78
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