Finding the Third Proportional to 198,324 and 302,134
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Solution
The third proportional to 198,324 and 302,134 is: 460,281.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
198,324 : 302,134 = 302,134 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
198,324/302,134 = 302,134/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
198,324x = 302,134 × 302,134 - Step 4: Simplify right side
198,324x = 91,284,953,956 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 91,284,953,956/198,324 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 460,281.93
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