Finding the Third Proportional to 197,160 and 303,052
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Solution
The third proportional to 197,160 and 303,052 is: 465,817.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
197,160 : 303,052 = 303,052 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
197,160/303,052 = 303,052/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
197,160x = 303,052 × 303,052 - Step 4: Simplify right side
197,160x = 91,840,514,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 91,840,514,704/197,160 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 465,817.18
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