Finding the Third Proportional to 201,741 and 436,881
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Solution
The third proportional to 201,741 and 436,881 is: 946,089.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
201,741 : 436,881 = 436,881 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
201,741/436,881 = 436,881/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
201,741x = 436,881 × 436,881 - Step 4: Simplify right side
201,741x = 190,865,008,161 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 190,865,008,161/201,741 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 946,089.33
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