Finding the Third Proportional to 197,100 and 303,372
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Solution
The third proportional to 197,100 and 303,372 is: 466,943.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
197,100 : 303,372 = 303,372 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
197,100/303,372 = 303,372/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
197,100x = 303,372 × 303,372 - Step 4: Simplify right side
197,100x = 92,034,570,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 92,034,570,384/197,100 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 466,943.53
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