Finding the Third Proportional to 201,726 and 293,130
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Solution
The third proportional to 201,726 and 293,130 is: 425,950.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
201,726 : 293,130 = 293,130 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
201,726/293,130 = 293,130/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
201,726x = 293,130 × 293,130 - Step 4: Simplify right side
201,726x = 85,925,196,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,925,196,900/201,726 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 425,950.04
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