Finding the Third Proportional to 197,210 and 300,927
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Solution
The third proportional to 197,210 and 300,927 is: 459,191.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
197,210 : 300,927 = 300,927 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
197,210/300,927 = 300,927/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
197,210x = 300,927 × 300,927 - Step 4: Simplify right side
197,210x = 90,557,059,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 90,557,059,329/197,210 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 459,191.01
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