Finding the Third Proportional to 196,983 and 429,615
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Solution
The third proportional to 196,983 and 429,615 is: 936,979.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
196,983 : 429,615 = 429,615 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
196,983/429,615 = 429,615/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
196,983x = 429,615 × 429,615 - Step 4: Simplify right side
196,983x = 184,569,048,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 184,569,048,225/196,983 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 936,979.58
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