Finding the Third Proportional to 196,830 and 418,263.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 196,830 and 418,263.75 is: 888,810.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
196,830 : 418,263.75 = 418,263.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
196,830/418,263.75 = 418,263.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
196,830x = 418,263.75 × 418,263.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
196,830x = 174,944,564,564.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 174,944,564,564.06/196,830 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 888,810.47
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