Finding the Third Proportional to 196,512 and 421,062
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Solution
The third proportional to 196,512 and 421,062 is: 902,200.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
196,512 : 421,062 = 421,062 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
196,512/421,062 = 421,062/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
196,512x = 421,062 × 421,062 - Step 4: Simplify right side
196,512x = 177,293,207,844 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 177,293,207,844/196,512 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 902,200.41
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