Finding the Third Proportional to 196,374 and 307,197
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Solution
The third proportional to 196,374 and 307,197 is: 480,562.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
196,374 : 307,197 = 307,197 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
196,374/307,197 = 307,197/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
196,374x = 307,197 × 307,197 - Step 4: Simplify right side
196,374x = 94,369,996,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 94,369,996,809/196,374 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 480,562.58
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