Finding the Third Proportional to 201,888 and 476,424
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Solution
The third proportional to 201,888 and 476,424 is: 1,124,285.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
201,888 : 476,424 = 476,424 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
201,888/476,424 = 476,424/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
201,888x = 476,424 × 476,424 - Step 4: Simplify right side
201,888x = 226,979,827,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 226,979,827,776/201,888 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,124,285.88
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