Finding the Third Proportional to 97,348 and 198,224
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Solution
The third proportional to 97,348 and 198,224 is: 403,631.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
97,348 : 198,224 = 198,224 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
97,348/198,224 = 198,224/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
97,348x = 198,224 × 198,224 - Step 4: Simplify right side
97,348x = 39,292,754,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,292,754,176/97,348 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 403,631.86
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