Finding the Third Proportional to 201,611 and 373,697
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Solution
The third proportional to 201,611 and 373,697 is: 692,667.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
201,611 : 373,697 = 373,697 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
201,611/373,697 = 373,697/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
201,611x = 373,697 × 373,697 - Step 4: Simplify right side
201,611x = 139,649,447,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 139,649,447,809/201,611 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 692,667.80
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