Finding the Third Proportional to 209,324 and 303,772
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Solution
The third proportional to 209,324 and 303,772 is: 440,835.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
209,324 : 303,772 = 303,772 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
209,324/303,772 = 303,772/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
209,324x = 303,772 × 303,772 - Step 4: Simplify right side
209,324x = 92,277,427,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 92,277,427,984/209,324 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 440,835.39
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