Finding the Third Proportional to 201,604 and 331,962
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Solution
The third proportional to 201,604 and 331,962 is: 546,610.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
201,604 : 331,962 = 331,962 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
201,604/331,962 = 331,962/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
201,604x = 331,962 × 331,962 - Step 4: Simplify right side
201,604x = 110,198,769,444 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 110,198,769,444/201,604 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 546,610.03
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