Finding the Third Proportional to 201,757 and 455,489
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Solution
The third proportional to 201,757 and 455,489 is: 1,028,317.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
201,757 : 455,489 = 455,489 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
201,757/455,489 = 455,489/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
201,757x = 455,489 × 455,489 - Step 4: Simplify right side
201,757x = 207,470,229,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 207,470,229,121/201,757 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,028,317.38
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