Finding the Third Proportional to 202,236.75 and 291,326.63
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Solution
The third proportional to 202,236.75 and 291,326.63 is: 419,662.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
202,236.75 : 291,326.63 = 291,326.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
202,236.75/291,326.63 = 291,326.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
202,236.75x = 291,326.63 × 291,326.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
202,236.75x = 84,871,202,433.89 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 84,871,202,433.89/202,236.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 419,662.61
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