Finding the Third Proportional to 202,140 and 336,872
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Solution
The third proportional to 202,140 and 336,872 is: 561,406.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
202,140 : 336,872 = 336,872 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
202,140/336,872 = 336,872/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
202,140x = 336,872 × 336,872 - Step 4: Simplify right side
202,140x = 113,482,744,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 113,482,744,384/202,140 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 561,406.67
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