Finding the Third Proportional to 196,955 and 286,821
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Solution
The third proportional to 196,955 and 286,821 is: 417,690.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
196,955 : 286,821 = 286,821 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
196,955/286,821 = 286,821/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
196,955x = 286,821 × 286,821 - Step 4: Simplify right side
196,955x = 82,266,286,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 82,266,286,041/196,955 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 417,690.77
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