Finding the Third Proportional to 198,008 and 325,059
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Solution
The third proportional to 198,008 and 325,059 is: 533,631.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
198,008 : 325,059 = 325,059 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
198,008/325,059 = 325,059/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
198,008x = 325,059 × 325,059 - Step 4: Simplify right side
198,008x = 105,663,353,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 105,663,353,481/198,008 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 533,631.74
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