Finding the Third Proportional to 198,952 and 281,242
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Solution
The third proportional to 198,952 and 281,242 is: 397,568.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
198,952 : 281,242 = 281,242 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
198,952/281,242 = 281,242/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
198,952x = 281,242 × 281,242 - Step 4: Simplify right side
198,952x = 79,097,062,564 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 79,097,062,564/198,952 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 397,568.57
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