Finding the Third Proportional to 197,490 and 282,213
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Solution
The third proportional to 197,490 and 282,213 is: 403,282.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
197,490 : 282,213 = 282,213 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
197,490/282,213 = 282,213/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
197,490x = 282,213 × 282,213 - Step 4: Simplify right side
197,490x = 79,644,177,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 79,644,177,369/197,490 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 403,282.08
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