Finding the Third Proportional to 197,066 and 433,498
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Solution
The third proportional to 197,066 and 433,498 is: 953,591.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
197,066 : 433,498 = 433,498 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
197,066/433,498 = 433,498/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
197,066x = 433,498 × 433,498 - Step 4: Simplify right side
197,066x = 187,920,516,004 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 187,920,516,004/197,066 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 953,591.77
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