Finding the Third Proportional to 201,632 and 441,856
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Solution
The third proportional to 201,632 and 441,856 is: 968,282.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
201,632 : 441,856 = 441,856 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
201,632/441,856 = 441,856/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
201,632x = 441,856 × 441,856 - Step 4: Simplify right side
201,632x = 195,236,724,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 195,236,724,736/201,632 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 968,282.44
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