Finding the Third Proportional to 198,456 and 297,720
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Solution
The third proportional to 198,456 and 297,720 is: 446,634.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
198,456 : 297,720 = 297,720 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
198,456/297,720 = 297,720/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
198,456x = 297,720 × 297,720 - Step 4: Simplify right side
198,456x = 88,637,198,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 88,637,198,400/198,456 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 446,634.01
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