Finding the Third Proportional to 202,366 and 296,988
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Solution
The third proportional to 202,366 and 296,988 is: 435,853.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
202,366 : 296,988 = 296,988 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
202,366/296,988 = 296,988/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
202,366x = 296,988 × 296,988 - Step 4: Simplify right side
202,366x = 88,201,872,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 88,201,872,144/202,366 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 435,853.22
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