Finding the Third Proportional to 198,422 and 468,304
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Solution
The third proportional to 198,422 and 468,304 is: 1,105,263.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
198,422 : 468,304 = 468,304 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
198,422/468,304 = 468,304/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
198,422x = 468,304 × 468,304 - Step 4: Simplify right side
198,422x = 219,308,636,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 219,308,636,416/198,422 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,105,263.71
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