Finding the Third Proportional to 201,935 and 417,010
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Solution
The third proportional to 201,935 and 417,010 is: 861,155.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
201,935 : 417,010 = 417,010 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
201,935/417,010 = 417,010/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
201,935x = 417,010 × 417,010 - Step 4: Simplify right side
201,935x = 173,897,340,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 173,897,340,100/201,935 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 861,155.03
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