Finding the Third Proportional to 197,401 and 281,339
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Solution
The third proportional to 197,401 and 281,339 is: 400,968.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
197,401 : 281,339 = 281,339 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
197,401/281,339 = 281,339/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
197,401x = 281,339 × 281,339 - Step 4: Simplify right side
197,401x = 79,151,632,921 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 79,151,632,921/197,401 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 400,968.75
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