Finding the Third Proportional to 209,484 and 296,184
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Solution
The third proportional to 209,484 and 296,184 is: 418,766.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
209,484 : 296,184 = 296,184 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
209,484/296,184 = 296,184/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
209,484x = 296,184 × 296,184 - Step 4: Simplify right side
209,484x = 87,724,961,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,724,961,856/209,484 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 418,766.88
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