Finding the Third Proportional to 197,073 and 432,270
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Solution
The third proportional to 197,073 and 432,270 is: 948,163.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
197,073 : 432,270 = 432,270 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
197,073/432,270 = 432,270/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
197,073x = 432,270 × 432,270 - Step 4: Simplify right side
197,073x = 186,857,352,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 186,857,352,900/197,073 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 948,163.13
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