Finding the Third Proportional to 196,134 and 423,372
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Solution
The third proportional to 196,134 and 423,372 is: 913,884.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
196,134 : 423,372 = 423,372 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
196,134/423,372 = 423,372/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
196,134x = 423,372 × 423,372 - Step 4: Simplify right side
196,134x = 179,243,850,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 179,243,850,384/196,134 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 913,884.64
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