Finding the Third Proportional to 196,931 and 421,886
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Solution
The third proportional to 196,931 and 421,886 is: 903,807.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
196,931 : 421,886 = 421,886 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
196,931/421,886 = 421,886/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
196,931x = 421,886 × 421,886 - Step 4: Simplify right side
196,931x = 177,987,796,996 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 177,987,796,996/196,931 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 903,807.92
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