Finding the Third Proportional to 198,736 and 300,672
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Solution
The third proportional to 198,736 and 300,672 is: 454,893.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
198,736 : 300,672 = 300,672 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
198,736/300,672 = 300,672/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
198,736x = 300,672 × 300,672 - Step 4: Simplify right side
198,736x = 90,403,651,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 90,403,651,584/198,736 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 454,893.18
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