Finding the Third Proportional to 197,086 and 432,324
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Solution
The third proportional to 197,086 and 432,324 is: 948,337.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
197,086 : 432,324 = 432,324 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
197,086/432,324 = 432,324/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
197,086x = 432,324 × 432,324 - Step 4: Simplify right side
197,086x = 186,904,040,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 186,904,040,976/197,086 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 948,337.48
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