Finding the Third Proportional to 197,024 and 304,773
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Solution
The third proportional to 197,024 and 304,773 is: 471,448.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
197,024 : 304,773 = 304,773 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
197,024/304,773 = 304,773/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
197,024x = 304,773 × 304,773 - Step 4: Simplify right side
197,024x = 92,886,581,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 92,886,581,529/197,024 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 471,448.05
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