Finding the Third Proportional to 198,307 and 297,899
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Solution
The third proportional to 198,307 and 297,899 is: 447,507.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
198,307 : 297,899 = 297,899 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
198,307/297,899 = 297,899/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
198,307x = 297,899 × 297,899 - Step 4: Simplify right side
198,307x = 88,743,814,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 88,743,814,201/198,307 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 447,507.22
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