Finding the Third Proportional to 201,889 and 437,217
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Solution
The third proportional to 201,889 and 437,217 is: 946,850.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
201,889 : 437,217 = 437,217 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
201,889/437,217 = 437,217/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
201,889x = 437,217 × 437,217 - Step 4: Simplify right side
201,889x = 191,158,705,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 191,158,705,089/201,889 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 946,850.52
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