Finding the Third Proportional to 197,112 and 423,744
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Solution
The third proportional to 197,112 and 423,744 is: 910,948.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
197,112 : 423,744 = 423,744 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
197,112/423,744 = 423,744/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
197,112x = 423,744 × 423,744 - Step 4: Simplify right side
197,112x = 179,558,977,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 179,558,977,536/197,112 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 910,948.99
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