Finding the Third Proportional to 196,117 and 423,337
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Solution
The third proportional to 196,117 and 423,337 is: 913,812.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
196,117 : 423,337 = 423,337 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
196,117/423,337 = 423,337/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
196,117x = 423,337 × 423,337 - Step 4: Simplify right side
196,117x = 179,214,215,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 179,214,215,569/196,117 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 913,812.75
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