Finding the Third Proportional to 196,624.49 and 430,764.96
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Solution
The third proportional to 196,624.49 and 430,764.96 is: 943,719.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
196,624.49 : 430,764.96 = 430,764.96 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
196,624.49/430,764.96 = 430,764.96/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
196,624.49x = 430,764.96 × 430,764.96 - Step 4: Simplify right side
196,624.49x = 185,558,451,571.49 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 185,558,451,571.49/196,624.49 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 943,719.92
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