Finding the Third Proportional to 209,596 and 296,290
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Solution
The third proportional to 209,596 and 296,290 is: 418,842.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
209,596 : 296,290 = 296,290 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
209,596/296,290 = 296,290/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
209,596x = 296,290 × 296,290 - Step 4: Simplify right side
209,596x = 87,787,764,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,787,764,100/209,596 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 418,842.75
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