Finding the Third Proportional to 198,472 and 297,744
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Solution
The third proportional to 198,472 and 297,744 is: 446,670.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
198,472 : 297,744 = 297,744 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
198,472/297,744 = 297,744/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
198,472x = 297,744 × 297,744 - Step 4: Simplify right side
198,472x = 88,651,489,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 88,651,489,536/198,472 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 446,670.01
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