Finding the Third Proportional to 196,992 and 436,104
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Solution
The third proportional to 196,992 and 436,104 is: 965,453.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
196,992 : 436,104 = 436,104 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
196,992/436,104 = 436,104/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
196,992x = 436,104 × 436,104 - Step 4: Simplify right side
196,992x = 190,186,698,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 190,186,698,816/196,992 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 965,453.92
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