Finding the Third Proportional to 197,426 and 297,916
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Solution
The third proportional to 197,426 and 297,916 is: 449,555.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
197,426 : 297,916 = 297,916 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
197,426/297,916 = 297,916/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
197,426x = 297,916 × 297,916 - Step 4: Simplify right side
197,426x = 88,753,943,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 88,753,943,056/197,426 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 449,555.49
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