Finding the Third Proportional to 198,040 and 309,210
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Solution
The third proportional to 198,040 and 309,210 is: 482,785.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
198,040 : 309,210 = 309,210 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
198,040/309,210 = 309,210/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
198,040x = 309,210 × 309,210 - Step 4: Simplify right side
198,040x = 95,610,824,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 95,610,824,100/198,040 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 482,785.42
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