Finding the Third Proportional to 202,582 and 294,988
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Solution
The third proportional to 202,582 and 294,988 is: 429,544.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
202,582 : 294,988 = 294,988 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
202,582/294,988 = 294,988/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
202,582x = 294,988 × 294,988 - Step 4: Simplify right side
202,582x = 87,017,920,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,017,920,144/202,582 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 429,544.19
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