Finding the Third Proportional to 197,328 and 322,168
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Solution
The third proportional to 197,328 and 322,168 is: 525,988.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
197,328 : 322,168 = 322,168 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
197,328/322,168 = 322,168/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
197,328x = 322,168 × 322,168 - Step 4: Simplify right side
197,328x = 103,792,220,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 103,792,220,224/197,328 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 525,988.30
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