Finding the Third Proportional to 198,414 and 299,410
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Solution
The third proportional to 198,414 and 299,410 is: 451,814.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
198,414 : 299,410 = 299,410 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
198,414/299,410 = 299,410/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
198,414x = 299,410 × 299,410 - Step 4: Simplify right side
198,414x = 89,646,348,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 89,646,348,100/198,414 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 451,814.63
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