Finding the Third Proportional to 198,084 and 298,072
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Solution
The third proportional to 198,084 and 298,072 is: 448,531.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
198,084 : 298,072 = 298,072 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
198,084/298,072 = 298,072/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
198,084x = 298,072 × 298,072 - Step 4: Simplify right side
198,084x = 88,846,917,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 88,846,917,184/198,084 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 448,531.52
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