Finding the Third Proportional to 198,299 and 319,224
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Solution
The third proportional to 198,299 and 319,224 is: 513,890.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
198,299 : 319,224 = 319,224 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
198,299/319,224 = 319,224/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
198,299x = 319,224 × 319,224 - Step 4: Simplify right side
198,299x = 101,903,962,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 101,903,962,176/198,299 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 513,890.45
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