Finding the Third Proportional to 201,546 and 439,938
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Solution
The third proportional to 201,546 and 439,938 is: 960,304.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
201,546 : 439,938 = 439,938 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
201,546/439,938 = 439,938/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
201,546x = 439,938 × 439,938 - Step 4: Simplify right side
201,546x = 193,545,443,844 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 193,545,443,844/201,546 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 960,304.07
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