Finding the Third Proportional to 141,298 and 198,029
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Solution
The third proportional to 141,298 and 198,029 is: 277,537.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
141,298 : 198,029 = 198,029 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
141,298/198,029 = 198,029/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
141,298x = 198,029 × 198,029 - Step 4: Simplify right side
141,298x = 39,215,484,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,215,484,841/141,298 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 277,537.44
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