Finding the Third Proportional to 197,048 and 427,024
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Solution
The third proportional to 197,048 and 427,024 is: 925,406.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
197,048 : 427,024 = 427,024 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
197,048/427,024 = 427,024/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
197,048x = 427,024 × 427,024 - Step 4: Simplify right side
197,048x = 182,349,496,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 182,349,496,576/197,048 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 925,406.48
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