Finding the Third Proportional to 202,770 and 292,077
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Solution
The third proportional to 202,770 and 292,077 is: 420,717.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
202,770 : 292,077 = 292,077 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
202,770/292,077 = 292,077/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
202,770x = 292,077 × 292,077 - Step 4: Simplify right side
202,770x = 85,308,973,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,308,973,929/202,770 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 420,717.93
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