Finding the Third Proportional to 199,221 and 296,010
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Solution
The third proportional to 199,221 and 296,010 is: 439,822.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
199,221 : 296,010 = 296,010 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
199,221/296,010 = 296,010/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
199,221x = 296,010 × 296,010 - Step 4: Simplify right side
199,221x = 87,621,920,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,621,920,100/199,221 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 439,822.71
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