Finding the Third Proportional to 198,334 and 302,153
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Solution
The third proportional to 198,334 and 302,153 is: 460,316.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
198,334 : 302,153 = 302,153 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
198,334/302,153 = 302,153/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
198,334x = 302,153 × 302,153 - Step 4: Simplify right side
198,334x = 91,296,435,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 91,296,435,409/198,334 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 460,316.61
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