Finding the Third Proportional to 201,631 and 440,197
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Solution
The third proportional to 201,631 and 440,197 is: 961,029.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
201,631 : 440,197 = 440,197 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
201,631/440,197 = 440,197/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
201,631x = 440,197 × 440,197 - Step 4: Simplify right side
201,631x = 193,773,398,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 193,773,398,809/201,631 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 961,029.80
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