Finding the Third Proportional to 201,750 and 293,120
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Solution
The third proportional to 201,750 and 293,120 is: 425,870.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
201,750 : 293,120 = 293,120 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
201,750/293,120 = 293,120/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
201,750x = 293,120 × 293,120 - Step 4: Simplify right side
201,750x = 85,919,334,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,919,334,400/201,750 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 425,870.31
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