Finding the Third Proportional to 199,314 and 298,421
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Solution
The third proportional to 199,314 and 298,421 is: 446,808.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
199,314 : 298,421 = 298,421 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
199,314/298,421 = 298,421/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
199,314x = 298,421 × 298,421 - Step 4: Simplify right side
199,314x = 89,055,093,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 89,055,093,241/199,314 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 446,808.02
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