Finding the Third Proportional to 197,292 and 300,852
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Solution
The third proportional to 197,292 and 300,852 is: 458,771.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
197,292 : 300,852 = 300,852 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
197,292/300,852 = 300,852/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
197,292x = 300,852 × 300,852 - Step 4: Simplify right side
197,292x = 90,511,925,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 90,511,925,904/197,292 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 458,771.39
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