Finding the Third Proportional to 202,272 and 291,354
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Solution
The third proportional to 202,272 and 291,354 is: 419,668.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
202,272 : 291,354 = 291,354 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
202,272/291,354 = 291,354/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
202,272x = 291,354 × 291,354 - Step 4: Simplify right side
202,272x = 84,887,153,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 84,887,153,316/202,272 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 419,668.33
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