Finding the Third Proportional to 196,704 and 407,403
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Solution
The third proportional to 196,704 and 407,403 is: 843,791.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
196,704 : 407,403 = 407,403 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
196,704/407,403 = 407,403/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
196,704x = 407,403 × 407,403 - Step 4: Simplify right side
196,704x = 165,977,204,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 165,977,204,409/196,704 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 843,791.71
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