Finding the Third Proportional to 198,425 and 298,083
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Solution
The third proportional to 198,425 and 298,083 is: 447,793.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
198,425 : 298,083 = 298,083 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
198,425/298,083 = 298,083/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
198,425x = 298,083 × 298,083 - Step 4: Simplify right side
198,425x = 88,853,474,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 88,853,474,889/198,425 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 447,793.75
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