Finding the Third Proportional to 208,176.75 and 297,474.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 208,176.75 and 297,474.75 is: 425,077.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
208,176.75 : 297,474.75 = 297,474.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
208,176.75/297,474.75 = 297,474.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
208,176.75x = 297,474.75 × 297,474.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
208,176.75x = 88,491,226,887.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 88,491,226,887.56/208,176.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 425,077.38
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