Finding the Third Proportional to 196,371 and 302,211
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Solution
The third proportional to 196,371 and 302,211 is: 465,096.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
196,371 : 302,211 = 302,211 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
196,371/302,211 = 302,211/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
196,371x = 302,211 × 302,211 - Step 4: Simplify right side
196,371x = 91,331,488,521 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 91,331,488,521/196,371 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 465,096.62
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