Finding the Third Proportional to 201,771 and 442,726
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Solution
The third proportional to 201,771 and 442,726 is: 971,429.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
201,771 : 442,726 = 442,726 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
201,771/442,726 = 442,726/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
201,771x = 442,726 × 442,726 - Step 4: Simplify right side
201,771x = 196,006,311,076 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 196,006,311,076/201,771 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 971,429.55
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