Finding the Third Proportional to 202,378.50 and 297,006.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 202,378.50 and 297,006.75 is: 435,881.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
202,378.50 : 297,006.75 = 297,006.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
202,378.50/297,006.75 = 297,006.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
202,378.50x = 297,006.75 × 297,006.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
202,378.50x = 88,213,009,545.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 88,213,009,545.56/202,378.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 435,881.33
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