Finding the Third Proportional to 196,114 and 428,193
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Solution
The third proportional to 196,114 and 428,193 is: 934,911.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
196,114 : 428,193 = 428,193 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
196,114/428,193 = 428,193/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
196,114x = 428,193 × 428,193 - Step 4: Simplify right side
196,114x = 183,349,245,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 183,349,245,249/196,114 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 934,911.56
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