Finding the Third Proportional to 201,726 and 438,937
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Solution
The third proportional to 201,726 and 438,937 is: 955,086.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
201,726 : 438,937 = 438,937 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
201,726/438,937 = 438,937/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
201,726x = 438,937 × 438,937 - Step 4: Simplify right side
201,726x = 192,665,689,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 192,665,689,969/201,726 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 955,086.06
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