Finding the Third Proportional to 196,983 and 432,261
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Solution
The third proportional to 196,983 and 432,261 is: 948,556.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
196,983 : 432,261 = 432,261 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
196,983/432,261 = 432,261/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
196,983x = 432,261 × 432,261 - Step 4: Simplify right side
196,983x = 186,849,572,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 186,849,572,121/196,983 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 948,556.84
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