Finding the Third Proportional to 202,422 and 288,354
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Solution
The third proportional to 202,422 and 288,354 is: 410,765.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
202,422 : 288,354 = 288,354 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
202,422/288,354 = 288,354/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
202,422x = 288,354 × 288,354 - Step 4: Simplify right side
202,422x = 83,148,029,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 83,148,029,316/202,422 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 410,765.77
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