Finding the Third Proportional to 297,002 and 393,828
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Solution
The third proportional to 297,002 and 393,828 is: 522,220.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
297,002 : 393,828 = 393,828 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
297,002/393,828 = 393,828/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
297,002x = 393,828 × 393,828 - Step 4: Simplify right side
297,002x = 155,100,493,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 155,100,493,584/297,002 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 522,220.37
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