Finding the Third Proportional to 197,716.50 and 306,406
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Solution
The third proportional to 197,716.50 and 306,406 is: 474,844.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
197,716.50 : 306,406 = 306,406 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
197,716.50/306,406 = 306,406/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
197,716.50x = 306,406 × 306,406 - Step 4: Simplify right side
197,716.50x = 93,884,636,836 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 93,884,636,836/197,716.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 474,844.72
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