Finding the Third Proportional to 201,312 and 296,064
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Solution
The third proportional to 201,312 and 296,064 is: 435,413.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
201,312 : 296,064 = 296,064 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
201,312/296,064 = 296,064/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
201,312x = 296,064 × 296,064 - Step 4: Simplify right side
201,312x = 87,653,892,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,653,892,096/201,312 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 435,413.15
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