Finding the Third Proportional to 201,943 and 437,316
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Solution
The third proportional to 201,943 and 437,316 is: 947,026.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
201,943 : 437,316 = 437,316 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
201,943/437,316 = 437,316/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
201,943x = 437,316 × 437,316 - Step 4: Simplify right side
201,943x = 191,245,283,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 191,245,283,856/201,943 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 947,026.06
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