Finding the Third Proportional to 202,368 and 291,480
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Solution
The third proportional to 202,368 and 291,480 is: 419,832.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
202,368 : 291,480 = 291,480 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
202,368/291,480 = 291,480/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
202,368x = 291,480 × 291,480 - Step 4: Simplify right side
202,368x = 84,960,590,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 84,960,590,400/202,368 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 419,832.14
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