Finding the Third Proportional to 197,041 and 427,010
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Solution
The third proportional to 197,041 and 427,010 is: 925,378.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
197,041 : 427,010 = 427,010 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
197,041/427,010 = 427,010/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
197,041x = 427,010 × 427,010 - Step 4: Simplify right side
197,041x = 182,337,540,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 182,337,540,100/197,041 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 925,378.68
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