Finding the Third Proportional to 202,881 and 296,809
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Solution
The third proportional to 202,881 and 296,809 is: 434,222.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
202,881 : 296,809 = 296,809 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
202,881/296,809 = 296,809/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
202,881x = 296,809 × 296,809 - Step 4: Simplify right side
202,881x = 88,095,582,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 88,095,582,481/202,881 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 434,222.93
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