Finding the Third Proportional to 208,020 and 297,253
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Solution
The third proportional to 208,020 and 297,253 is: 424,763.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
208,020 : 297,253 = 297,253 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
208,020/297,253 = 297,253/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
208,020x = 297,253 × 297,253 - Step 4: Simplify right side
208,020x = 88,359,346,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 88,359,346,009/208,020 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 424,763.71
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