Finding the Third Proportional to 197,640 and 295,920
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Solution
The third proportional to 197,640 and 295,920 is: 443,071.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
197,640 : 295,920 = 295,920 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
197,640/295,920 = 295,920/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
197,640x = 295,920 × 295,920 - Step 4: Simplify right side
197,640x = 87,568,646,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,568,646,400/197,640 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 443,071.48
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