Finding the Third Proportional to 201,750 and 425,964
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Solution
The third proportional to 201,750 and 425,964 is: 899,357.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
201,750 : 425,964 = 425,964 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
201,750/425,964 = 425,964/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
201,750x = 425,964 × 425,964 - Step 4: Simplify right side
201,750x = 181,445,329,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 181,445,329,296/201,750 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 899,357.27
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