Finding the Third Proportional to 198,050 and 298,022
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Solution
The third proportional to 198,050 and 298,022 is: 448,458.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
198,050 : 298,022 = 298,022 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
198,050/298,022 = 298,022/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
198,050x = 298,022 × 298,022 - Step 4: Simplify right side
198,050x = 88,817,112,484 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 88,817,112,484/198,050 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 448,458.03
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