Finding the Third Proportional to 196,822 and 313,332
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Solution
The third proportional to 196,822 and 313,332 is: 498,810.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
196,822 : 313,332 = 313,332 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
196,822/313,332 = 313,332/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
196,822x = 313,332 × 313,332 - Step 4: Simplify right side
196,822x = 98,176,942,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 98,176,942,224/196,822 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 498,810.81
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