Finding the Third Proportional to 198,856 and 301,177
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Solution
The third proportional to 198,856 and 301,177 is: 456,147.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
198,856 : 301,177 = 301,177 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
198,856/301,177 = 301,177/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
198,856x = 301,177 × 301,177 - Step 4: Simplify right side
198,856x = 90,707,585,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 90,707,585,329/198,856 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 456,147.09
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