Finding the Third Proportional to 201,632 and 434,762
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Solution
The third proportional to 201,632 and 434,762 is: 937,440.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
201,632 : 434,762 = 434,762 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
201,632/434,762 = 434,762/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
201,632x = 434,762 × 434,762 - Step 4: Simplify right side
201,632x = 189,017,996,644 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 189,017,996,644/201,632 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 937,440.47
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