Finding the Third Proportional to 201,797 and 442,956
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Solution
The third proportional to 201,797 and 442,956 is: 972,313.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
201,797 : 442,956 = 442,956 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
201,797/442,956 = 442,956/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
201,797x = 442,956 × 442,956 - Step 4: Simplify right side
201,797x = 196,210,017,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 196,210,017,936/201,797 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 972,313.85
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