Finding the Third Proportional to 202,372 and 291,486
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Solution
The third proportional to 202,372 and 291,486 is: 419,841.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
202,372 : 291,486 = 291,486 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
202,372/291,486 = 291,486/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
202,372x = 291,486 × 291,486 - Step 4: Simplify right side
202,372x = 84,964,088,196 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 84,964,088,196/202,372 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 419,841.13
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