Finding the Third Proportional to 196,506 and 296,412
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Solution
The third proportional to 196,506 and 296,412 is: 447,111.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
196,506 : 296,412 = 296,412 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
196,506/296,412 = 296,412/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
196,506x = 296,412 × 296,412 - Step 4: Simplify right side
196,506x = 87,860,073,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,860,073,744/196,506 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 447,111.40
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