Finding the Third Proportional to 198,774 and 397,386
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Solution
The third proportional to 198,774 and 397,386 is: 794,448.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
198,774 : 397,386 = 397,386 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
198,774/397,386 = 397,386/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
198,774x = 397,386 × 397,386 - Step 4: Simplify right side
198,774x = 157,915,632,996 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 157,915,632,996/198,774 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 794,448.13
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