Finding the Third Proportional to 209,624 and 296,332
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Solution
The third proportional to 209,624 and 296,332 is: 418,905.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
209,624 : 296,332 = 296,332 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
209,624/296,332 = 296,332/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
209,624x = 296,332 × 296,332 - Step 4: Simplify right side
209,624x = 87,812,654,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,812,654,224/209,624 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 418,905.54
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