Finding the Third Proportional to 197,586 and 306,408
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Solution
The third proportional to 197,586 and 306,408 is: 475,164.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
197,586 : 306,408 = 306,408 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
197,586/306,408 = 306,408/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
197,586x = 306,408 × 306,408 - Step 4: Simplify right side
197,586x = 93,885,862,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 93,885,862,464/197,586 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 475,164.55
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