Finding the Third Proportional to 196,516 and 421,067
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Solution
The third proportional to 196,516 and 421,067 is: 902,203.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
196,516 : 421,067 = 421,067 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
196,516/421,067 = 421,067/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
196,516x = 421,067 × 421,067 - Step 4: Simplify right side
196,516x = 177,297,418,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 177,297,418,489/196,516 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 902,203.48
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