Finding the Third Proportional to 197,796 and 306,828
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Solution
The third proportional to 197,796 and 306,828 is: 475,962.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
197,796 : 306,828 = 306,828 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
197,796/306,828 = 306,828/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
197,796x = 306,828 × 306,828 - Step 4: Simplify right side
197,796x = 94,143,421,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 94,143,421,584/197,796 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 475,962.21
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