Finding the Third Proportional to 202,356 and 296,973
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Solution
The third proportional to 202,356 and 296,973 is: 435,830.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
202,356 : 296,973 = 296,973 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
202,356/296,973 = 296,973/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
202,356x = 296,973 × 296,973 - Step 4: Simplify right side
202,356x = 88,192,962,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 88,192,962,729/202,356 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 435,830.73
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