Finding the Third Proportional to 197,010 and 418,626
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Solution
The third proportional to 197,010 and 418,626 is: 889,537.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
197,010 : 418,626 = 418,626 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
197,010/418,626 = 418,626/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
197,010x = 418,626 × 418,626 - Step 4: Simplify right side
197,010x = 175,247,727,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 175,247,727,876/197,010 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 889,537.22
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