Finding the Third Proportional to 201,821 and 432,619
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Solution
The third proportional to 201,821 and 432,619 is: 927,352.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
201,821 : 432,619 = 432,619 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
201,821/432,619 = 432,619/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
201,821x = 432,619 × 432,619 - Step 4: Simplify right side
201,821x = 187,159,199,161 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 187,159,199,161/201,821 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 927,352.45
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