Finding the Third Proportional to 198,528 and 297,828
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Solution
The third proportional to 198,528 and 297,828 is: 446,796.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
198,528 : 297,828 = 297,828 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
198,528/297,828 = 297,828/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
198,528x = 297,828 × 297,828 - Step 4: Simplify right side
198,528x = 88,701,517,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 88,701,517,584/198,528 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 446,796.01
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