Finding the Third Proportional to 196,754 and 297,471
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Solution
The third proportional to 196,754 and 297,471 is: 449,744.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
196,754 : 297,471 = 297,471 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
196,754/297,471 = 297,471/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
196,754x = 297,471 × 297,471 - Step 4: Simplify right side
196,754x = 88,488,995,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 88,488,995,841/196,754 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 449,744.33
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