Finding the Third Proportional to 198,476 and 297,750
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Solution
The third proportional to 198,476 and 297,750 is: 446,679.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
198,476 : 297,750 = 297,750 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
198,476/297,750 = 297,750/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
198,476x = 297,750 × 297,750 - Step 4: Simplify right side
198,476x = 88,655,062,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 88,655,062,500/198,476 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 446,679.01
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