Finding the Third Proportional to 201,625 and 434,747
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Solution
The third proportional to 201,625 and 434,747 is: 937,408.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
201,625 : 434,747 = 434,747 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
201,625/434,747 = 434,747/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
201,625x = 434,747 × 434,747 - Step 4: Simplify right side
201,625x = 189,004,954,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 189,004,954,009/201,625 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 937,408.33
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