Finding the Third Proportional to 197,084 and 423,693
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Solution
The third proportional to 197,084 and 423,693 is: 910,859.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
197,084 : 423,693 = 423,693 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
197,084/423,693 = 423,693/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
197,084x = 423,693 × 423,693 - Step 4: Simplify right side
197,084x = 179,515,758,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 179,515,758,249/197,084 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 910,859.12
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