Finding the Third Proportional to 197,612 and 306,446
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Solution
The third proportional to 197,612 and 306,446 is: 475,219.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
197,612 : 306,446 = 306,446 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
197,612/306,446 = 306,446/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
197,612x = 306,446 × 306,446 - Step 4: Simplify right side
197,612x = 93,909,150,916 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 93,909,150,916/197,612 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 475,219.88
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