Finding the Third Proportional to 198,266 and 307,104
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Solution
The third proportional to 198,266 and 307,104 is: 475,688.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
198,266 : 307,104 = 307,104 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
198,266/307,104 = 307,104/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
198,266x = 307,104 × 307,104 - Step 4: Simplify right side
198,266x = 94,312,866,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 94,312,866,816/198,266 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 475,688.55
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