Finding the Third Proportional to 197,179 and 430,839
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Solution
The third proportional to 197,179 and 430,839 is: 941,389.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
197,179 : 430,839 = 430,839 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
197,179/430,839 = 430,839/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
197,179x = 430,839 × 430,839 - Step 4: Simplify right side
197,179x = 185,622,243,921 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 185,622,243,921/197,179 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 941,389.52
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