Finding the Third Proportional to 196,029 and 425,250
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Solution
The third proportional to 196,029 and 425,250 is: 922,504.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
196,029 : 425,250 = 425,250 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
196,029/425,250 = 425,250/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
196,029x = 425,250 × 425,250 - Step 4: Simplify right side
196,029x = 180,837,562,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 180,837,562,500/196,029 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 922,504.13
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