Finding the Third Proportional to 202,392 and 297,027
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Solution
The third proportional to 202,392 and 297,027 is: 435,911.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
202,392 : 297,027 = 297,027 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
202,392/297,027 = 297,027/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
202,392x = 297,027 × 297,027 - Step 4: Simplify right side
202,392x = 88,225,038,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 88,225,038,729/202,392 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 435,911.69
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