Finding the Third Proportional to 197,568 and 306,380
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Solution
The third proportional to 197,568 and 306,380 is: 475,120.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
197,568 : 306,380 = 306,380 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
197,568/306,380 = 306,380/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
197,568x = 306,380 × 306,380 - Step 4: Simplify right side
197,568x = 93,868,704,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 93,868,704,400/197,568 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 475,120.99
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