Finding the Third Proportional to 196,924 and 433,212
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Solution
The third proportional to 196,924 and 433,212 is: 953,020.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
196,924 : 433,212 = 433,212 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
196,924/433,212 = 433,212/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
196,924x = 433,212 × 433,212 - Step 4: Simplify right side
196,924x = 187,672,636,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 187,672,636,944/196,924 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 953,020.64
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