Finding the Third Proportional to 196,755 and 430,212
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Solution
The third proportional to 196,755 and 430,212 is: 940,674.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
196,755 : 430,212 = 430,212 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
196,755/430,212 = 430,212/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
196,755x = 430,212 × 430,212 - Step 4: Simplify right side
196,755x = 185,082,364,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 185,082,364,944/196,755 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 940,674.26
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