Finding the Third Proportional to 197,017 and 312,019
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Solution
The third proportional to 197,017 and 312,019 is: 494,149.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
197,017 : 312,019 = 312,019 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
197,017/312,019 = 312,019/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
197,017x = 312,019 × 312,019 - Step 4: Simplify right side
197,017x = 97,355,856,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 97,355,856,361/197,017 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 494,149.52
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