Finding the Third Proportional to 197.41 and 407.47
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Solution
The third proportional to 197.41 and 407.47 is: 841.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
197.41 : 407.47 = 407.47 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
197.41/407.47 = 407.47/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
197.41x = 407.47 × 407.47 - Step 4: Simplify right side
197.41x = 166,030.78 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 166,030.78/197.41 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 841.06
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