Finding the Third Proportional to 197,196 and 295,698
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Solution
The third proportional to 197,196 and 295,698 is: 443,403.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
197,196 : 295,698 = 295,698 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
197,196/295,698 = 295,698/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
197,196x = 295,698 × 295,698 - Step 4: Simplify right side
197,196x = 87,437,307,204 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,437,307,204/197,196 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 443,403.05
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