Finding the Third Proportional to 198,344 and 306,264
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Solution
The third proportional to 198,344 and 306,264 is: 472,903.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
198,344 : 306,264 = 306,264 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
198,344/306,264 = 306,264/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
198,344x = 306,264 × 306,264 - Step 4: Simplify right side
198,344x = 93,797,637,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 93,797,637,696/198,344 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 472,903.83
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