Finding the Third Proportional to 201,558 and 297,723
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Solution
The third proportional to 201,558 and 297,723 is: 439,769.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
201,558 : 297,723 = 297,723 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
201,558/297,723 = 297,723/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
201,558x = 297,723 × 297,723 - Step 4: Simplify right side
201,558x = 88,638,984,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 88,638,984,729/201,558 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 439,769.12
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