Finding the Third Proportional to 201,874 and 438,091
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Solution
The third proportional to 201,874 and 438,091 is: 950,710.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
201,874 : 438,091 = 438,091 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
201,874/438,091 = 438,091/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
201,874x = 438,091 × 438,091 - Step 4: Simplify right side
201,874x = 191,923,724,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 191,923,724,281/201,874 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 950,710.46
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