Finding the Third Proportional to 196,980 and 295,410
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Solution
The third proportional to 196,980 and 295,410 is: 443,025.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
196,980 : 295,410 = 295,410 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
196,980/295,410 = 295,410/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
196,980x = 295,410 × 295,410 - Step 4: Simplify right side
196,980x = 87,267,068,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,267,068,100/196,980 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 443,025.02
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