Finding the Third Proportional to 197,646 and 295,929
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Solution
The third proportional to 197,646 and 295,929 is: 443,084.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
197,646 : 295,929 = 295,929 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
197,646/295,929 = 295,929/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
197,646x = 295,929 × 295,929 - Step 4: Simplify right side
197,646x = 87,573,973,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,573,973,041/197,646 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 443,084.98
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