Finding the Third Proportional to 209,618 and 296,323
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Solution
The third proportional to 209,618 and 296,323 is: 418,892.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
209,618 : 296,323 = 296,323 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
209,618/296,323 = 296,323/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
209,618x = 296,323 × 296,323 - Step 4: Simplify right side
209,618x = 87,807,320,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,807,320,329/209,618 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 418,892.08
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