Finding the Third Proportional to 196,124 and 423,352
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Solution
The third proportional to 196,124 and 423,352 is: 913,844.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
196,124 : 423,352 = 423,352 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
196,124/423,352 = 423,352/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
196,124x = 423,352 × 423,352 - Step 4: Simplify right side
196,124x = 179,226,915,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 179,226,915,904/196,124 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 913,844.89
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