Finding the Third Proportional to 201,916 and 295,530
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Solution
The third proportional to 201,916 and 295,530 is: 432,546.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
201,916 : 295,530 = 295,530 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
201,916/295,530 = 295,530/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
201,916x = 295,530 × 295,530 - Step 4: Simplify right side
201,916x = 87,337,980,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,337,980,900/201,916 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 432,546.11
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