Finding the Third Proportional to 201,618 and 439,524
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Solution
The third proportional to 201,618 and 439,524 is: 958,155.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
201,618 : 439,524 = 439,524 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
201,618/439,524 = 439,524/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
201,618x = 439,524 × 439,524 - Step 4: Simplify right side
201,618x = 193,181,346,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 193,181,346,576/201,618 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 958,155.26
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