Finding the Third Proportional to 201,672 and 440,280
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Solution
The third proportional to 201,672 and 440,280 is: 961,196.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
201,672 : 440,280 = 440,280 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
201,672/440,280 = 440,280/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
201,672x = 440,280 × 440,280 - Step 4: Simplify right side
201,672x = 193,846,478,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 193,846,478,400/201,672 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 961,196.79
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