Finding the Third Proportional to 202,398 and 297,036
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Solution
The third proportional to 202,398 and 297,036 is: 435,925.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
202,398 : 297,036 = 297,036 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
202,398/297,036 = 297,036/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
202,398x = 297,036 × 297,036 - Step 4: Simplify right side
202,398x = 88,230,385,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 88,230,385,296/202,398 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 435,925.18
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