Finding the Third Proportional to 198,341 and 302,162
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Solution
The third proportional to 198,341 and 302,162 is: 460,327.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
198,341 : 302,162 = 302,162 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
198,341/302,162 = 302,162/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
198,341x = 302,162 × 302,162 - Step 4: Simplify right side
198,341x = 91,301,874,244 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 91,301,874,244/198,341 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 460,327.79
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