Finding the Third Proportional to 208,080 and 297,360
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Solution
The third proportional to 208,080 and 297,360 is: 424,946.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
208,080 : 297,360 = 297,360 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
208,080/297,360 = 297,360/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
208,080x = 297,360 × 297,360 - Step 4: Simplify right side
208,080x = 88,422,969,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 88,422,969,600/208,080 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 424,946.99
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