Finding the Third Proportional to 202,756.50 and 296,430.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 202,756.50 and 296,430.75 is: 433,382.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
202,756.50 : 296,430.75 = 296,430.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
202,756.50/296,430.75 = 296,430.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
202,756.50x = 296,430.75 × 296,430.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
202,756.50x = 87,871,189,545.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,871,189,545.56/202,756.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 433,382.85
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