Finding the Third Proportional to 207,202 and 292,466
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,202 and 292,466 is: 412,816.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,202 : 292,466 = 292,466 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,202/292,466 = 292,466/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,202x = 292,466 × 292,466 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,202x = 85,536,361,156 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,536,361,156/207,202 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 412,816.29
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