Finding the Third Proportional to 197,104 and 303,378
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Solution
The third proportional to 197,104 and 303,378 is: 466,952.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
197,104 : 303,378 = 303,378 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
197,104/303,378 = 303,378/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
197,104x = 303,378 × 303,378 - Step 4: Simplify right side
197,104x = 92,038,210,884 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 92,038,210,884/197,104 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 466,952.53
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