Finding the Third Proportional to 196,810 and 313,316
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Solution
The third proportional to 196,810 and 313,316 is: 498,790.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
196,810 : 313,316 = 313,316 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
196,810/313,316 = 313,316/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
196,810x = 313,316 × 313,316 - Step 4: Simplify right side
196,810x = 98,166,915,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 98,166,915,856/196,810 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 498,790.28
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