Finding the Third Proportional to 202,362 and 296,982
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Solution
The third proportional to 202,362 and 296,982 is: 435,844.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
202,362 : 296,982 = 296,982 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
202,362/296,982 = 296,982/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
202,362x = 296,982 × 296,982 - Step 4: Simplify right side
202,362x = 88,198,308,324 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 88,198,308,324/202,362 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 435,844.22
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