Finding the Third Proportional to 197,166 and 427,548
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Solution
The third proportional to 197,166 and 427,548 is: 927,123.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
197,166 : 427,548 = 427,548 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
197,166/427,548 = 427,548/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
197,166x = 427,548 × 427,548 - Step 4: Simplify right side
197,166x = 182,797,292,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 182,797,292,304/197,166 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 927,123.81
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