Finding the Third Proportional to 197,045.44 and 409,817.06
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Solution
The third proportional to 197,045.44 and 409,817.06 is: 852,341.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
197,045.44 : 409,817.06 = 409,817.06 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
197,045.44/409,817.06 = 409,817.06/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
197,045.44x = 409,817.06 × 409,817.06 - Step 4: Simplify right side
197,045.44x = 167,950,024,716.13 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 167,950,024,716.13/197,045.44 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 852,341.61
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