Finding the Third Proportional to 197,010 and 408,033
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Solution
The third proportional to 197,010 and 408,033 is: 845,088.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
197,010 : 408,033 = 408,033 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
197,010/408,033 = 408,033/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
197,010x = 408,033 × 408,033 - Step 4: Simplify right side
197,010x = 166,490,929,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 166,490,929,089/197,010 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 845,088.72
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