Finding the Third Proportional to 217,982 and 295,869
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Solution
The third proportional to 217,982 and 295,869 is: 401,585.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
217,982 : 295,869 = 295,869 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
217,982/295,869 = 295,869/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
217,982x = 295,869 × 295,869 - Step 4: Simplify right side
217,982x = 87,538,465,161 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,538,465,161/217,982 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 401,585.75
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