Finding the Third Proportional to 197,416 and 301,032
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Solution
The third proportional to 197,416 and 301,032 is: 459,032.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
197,416 : 301,032 = 301,032 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
197,416/301,032 = 301,032/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
197,416x = 301,032 × 301,032 - Step 4: Simplify right side
197,416x = 90,620,265,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 90,620,265,024/197,416 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 459,032.02
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