Finding the Third Proportional to 198,882 and 301,212
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Solution
The third proportional to 198,882 and 301,212 is: 456,193.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
198,882 : 301,212 = 301,212 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
198,882/301,212 = 301,212/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
198,882x = 301,212 × 301,212 - Step 4: Simplify right side
198,882x = 90,728,668,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 90,728,668,944/198,882 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 456,193.47
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