Finding the Third Proportional to 196,023 and 425,238
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Solution
The third proportional to 196,023 and 425,238 is: 922,480.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
196,023 : 425,238 = 425,238 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
196,023/425,238 = 425,238/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
196,023x = 425,238 × 425,238 - Step 4: Simplify right side
196,023x = 180,827,356,644 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 180,827,356,644/196,023 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 922,480.30
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