Finding the Third Proportional to 196,218 and 423,794.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 196,218 and 423,794.25 is: 915,316.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
196,218 : 423,794.25 = 423,794.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
196,218/423,794.25 = 423,794.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
196,218x = 423,794.25 × 423,794.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
196,218x = 179,601,566,333.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 179,601,566,333.06/196,218 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 915,316.47
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