Finding the Third Proportional to 201,814 and 475,728
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Solution
The third proportional to 201,814 and 475,728 is: 1,121,414.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
201,814 : 475,728 = 475,728 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
201,814/475,728 = 475,728/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
201,814x = 475,728 × 475,728 - Step 4: Simplify right side
201,814x = 226,317,129,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 226,317,129,984/201,814 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,121,414.42
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