Finding the Third Proportional to 201,630 and 434,758
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Solution
The third proportional to 201,630 and 434,758 is: 937,432.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
201,630 : 434,758 = 434,758 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
201,630/434,758 = 434,758/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
201,630x = 434,758 × 434,758 - Step 4: Simplify right side
201,630x = 189,014,518,564 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 189,014,518,564/201,630 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 937,432.52
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