Finding the Third Proportional to 197,075 and 297,327
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Solution
The third proportional to 197,075 and 297,327 is: 448,577.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
197,075 : 297,327 = 297,327 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
197,075/297,327 = 297,327/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
197,075x = 297,327 × 297,327 - Step 4: Simplify right side
197,075x = 88,403,344,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 88,403,344,929/197,075 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 448,577.17
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