Finding the Third Proportional to 198,364 and 302,190
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Solution
The third proportional to 198,364 and 302,190 is: 460,359.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
198,364 : 302,190 = 302,190 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
198,364/302,190 = 302,190/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
198,364x = 302,190 × 302,190 - Step 4: Simplify right side
198,364x = 91,318,796,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 91,318,796,100/198,364 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 460,359.72
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