Finding the Third Proportional to 197,068 and 303,234
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Solution
The third proportional to 197,068 and 303,234 is: 466,594.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
197,068 : 303,234 = 303,234 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
197,068/303,234 = 303,234/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
197,068x = 303,234 × 303,234 - Step 4: Simplify right side
197,068x = 91,950,858,756 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 91,950,858,756/197,068 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 466,594.57
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