Finding the Third Proportional to 197,856 and 296,784
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Solution
The third proportional to 197,856 and 296,784 is: 445,176
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
197,856 : 296,784 = 296,784 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
197,856/296,784 = 296,784/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
197,856x = 296,784 × 296,784 - Step 4: Simplify right side
197,856x = 88,080,742,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 88,080,742,656/197,856 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 445,176
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