Finding the Third Proportional to 196,350 and 416,070
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Solution
The third proportional to 196,350 and 416,070 is: 881,661.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
196,350 : 416,070 = 416,070 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
196,350/416,070 = 416,070/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
196,350x = 416,070 × 416,070 - Step 4: Simplify right side
196,350x = 173,114,244,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 173,114,244,900/196,350 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 881,661.55
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