Finding the Third Proportional to 196,452 and 296,325
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Solution
The third proportional to 196,452 and 296,325 is: 446,971.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
196,452 : 296,325 = 296,325 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
196,452/296,325 = 296,325/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
196,452x = 296,325 × 296,325 - Step 4: Simplify right side
196,452x = 87,808,505,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,808,505,625/196,452 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 446,971.81
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