Finding the Third Proportional to 196,106 and 423,317
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Solution
The third proportional to 196,106 and 423,317 is: 913,777.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
196,106 : 423,317 = 423,317 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
196,106/423,317 = 423,317/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
196,106x = 423,317 × 423,317 - Step 4: Simplify right side
196,106x = 179,197,282,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 179,197,282,489/196,106 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 913,777.66
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