Finding the Third Proportional to 202,404 and 297,044
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Solution
The third proportional to 202,404 and 297,044 is: 435,935.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
202,404 : 297,044 = 297,044 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
202,404/297,044 = 297,044/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
202,404x = 297,044 × 297,044 - Step 4: Simplify right side
202,404x = 88,235,137,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 88,235,137,936/202,404 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 435,935.74
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