Finding the Third Proportional to 201,933 and 440,542
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Solution
The third proportional to 201,933 and 440,542 is: 961,097.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
201,933 : 440,542 = 440,542 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
201,933/440,542 = 440,542/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
201,933x = 440,542 × 440,542 - Step 4: Simplify right side
201,933x = 194,077,253,764 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 194,077,253,764/201,933 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 961,097.26
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