Finding the Third Proportional to 201,822 and 428,244
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Solution
The third proportional to 201,822 and 428,244 is: 908,686.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
201,822 : 428,244 = 428,244 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
201,822/428,244 = 428,244/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
201,822x = 428,244 × 428,244 - Step 4: Simplify right side
201,822x = 183,392,923,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 183,392,923,536/201,822 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 908,686.48
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