Finding the Third Proportional to 197,632 and 295,488
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Solution
The third proportional to 197,632 and 295,488 is: 441,796.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
197,632 : 295,488 = 295,488 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
197,632/295,488 = 295,488/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
197,632x = 295,488 × 295,488 - Step 4: Simplify right side
197,632x = 87,313,158,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,313,158,144/197,632 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 441,796.66
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