Finding the Third Proportional to 198,352 and 297,954
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Solution
The third proportional to 198,352 and 297,954 is: 447,570.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
198,352 : 297,954 = 297,954 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
198,352/297,954 = 297,954/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
198,352x = 297,954 × 297,954 - Step 4: Simplify right side
198,352x = 88,776,586,116 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 88,776,586,116/198,352 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 447,570.91
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