Finding the Third Proportional to 109,899 and 197,107
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Solution
The third proportional to 109,899 and 197,107 is: 353,517.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
109,899 : 197,107 = 197,107 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
109,899/197,107 = 197,107/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
109,899x = 197,107 × 197,107 - Step 4: Simplify right side
109,899x = 38,851,169,449 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,851,169,449/109,899 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 353,517.04
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