Finding the Third Proportional to 197,552 and 306,357
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Solution
The third proportional to 197,552 and 306,357 is: 475,088.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
197,552 : 306,357 = 306,357 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
197,552/306,357 = 306,357/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
197,552x = 306,357 × 306,357 - Step 4: Simplify right side
197,552x = 93,854,611,449 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 93,854,611,449/197,552 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 475,088.14
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