Finding the Third Proportional to 201,734 and 439,042
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Solution
The third proportional to 201,734 and 439,042 is: 955,505.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
201,734 : 439,042 = 439,042 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
201,734/439,042 = 439,042/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
201,734x = 439,042 × 439,042 - Step 4: Simplify right side
201,734x = 192,757,877,764 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 192,757,877,764/201,734 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 955,505.16
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