Finding the Third Proportional to 201,868 and 424,646
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Solution
The third proportional to 201,868 and 424,646 is: 893,277.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
201,868 : 424,646 = 424,646 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
201,868/424,646 = 424,646/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
201,868x = 424,646 × 424,646 - Step 4: Simplify right side
201,868x = 180,324,225,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 180,324,225,316/201,868 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 893,277.91
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