Finding the Third Proportional to 197,556 and 306,366
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Solution
The third proportional to 197,556 and 306,366 is: 475,106.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
197,556 : 306,366 = 306,366 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
197,556/306,366 = 306,366/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
197,556x = 306,366 × 306,366 - Step 4: Simplify right side
197,556x = 93,860,125,956 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 93,860,125,956/197,556 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 475,106.43
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