Finding the Third Proportional to 201,544 and 434,192
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Solution
The third proportional to 201,544 and 434,192 is: 935,392.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
201,544 : 434,192 = 434,192 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
201,544/434,192 = 434,192/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
201,544x = 434,192 × 434,192 - Step 4: Simplify right side
201,544x = 188,522,692,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 188,522,692,864/201,544 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 935,392.24
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