Finding the Third Proportional to 198,292 and 297,222
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Solution
The third proportional to 198,292 and 297,222 is: 445,509.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
198,292 : 297,222 = 297,222 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
198,292/297,222 = 297,222/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
198,292x = 297,222 × 297,222 - Step 4: Simplify right side
198,292x = 88,340,917,284 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 88,340,917,284/198,292 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 445,509.24
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