Finding the Third Proportional to 197,212 and 300,930
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Solution
The third proportional to 197,212 and 300,930 is: 459,195.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
197,212 : 300,930 = 300,930 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
197,212/300,930 = 300,930/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
197,212x = 300,930 × 300,930 - Step 4: Simplify right side
197,212x = 90,558,864,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 90,558,864,900/197,212 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 459,195.51
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