Finding the Third Proportional to 197,216 and 300,738
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Solution
The third proportional to 197,216 and 300,738 is: 458,600.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
197,216 : 300,738 = 300,738 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
197,216/300,738 = 300,738/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
197,216x = 300,738 × 300,738 - Step 4: Simplify right side
197,216x = 90,443,344,644 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 90,443,344,644/197,216 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 458,600.44
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