Finding the Third Proportional to 201,571 and 439,982
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Solution
The third proportional to 201,571 and 439,982 is: 960,377.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
201,571 : 439,982 = 439,982 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
201,571/439,982 = 439,982/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
201,571x = 439,982 × 439,982 - Step 4: Simplify right side
201,571x = 193,584,160,324 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 193,584,160,324/201,571 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 960,377.04
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