Finding the Third Proportional to 201,744 and 303,486
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Solution
The third proportional to 201,744 and 303,486 is: 456,537.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
201,744 : 303,486 = 303,486 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
201,744/303,486 = 303,486/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
201,744x = 303,486 × 303,486 - Step 4: Simplify right side
201,744x = 92,103,752,196 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 92,103,752,196/201,744 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 456,537.75
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