Finding the Third Proportional to 198,744 and 295,410
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Solution
The third proportional to 198,744 and 295,410 is: 439,092.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
198,744 : 295,410 = 295,410 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
198,744/295,410 = 295,410/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
198,744x = 295,410 × 295,410 - Step 4: Simplify right side
198,744x = 87,267,068,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,267,068,100/198,744 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 439,092.84
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