Finding the Third Proportional to 201,969 and 425,807
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Solution
The third proportional to 201,969 and 425,807 is: 897,719.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
201,969 : 425,807 = 425,807 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
201,969/425,807 = 425,807/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
201,969x = 425,807 × 425,807 - Step 4: Simplify right side
201,969x = 181,311,601,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 181,311,601,249/201,969 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 897,719.95
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