Finding the Third Proportional to 202,053 and 294,194
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Solution
The third proportional to 202,053 and 294,194 is: 428,353.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
202,053 : 294,194 = 294,194 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
202,053/294,194 = 294,194/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
202,053x = 294,194 × 294,194 - Step 4: Simplify right side
202,053x = 86,550,109,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 86,550,109,636/202,053 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 428,353.50
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