Finding the Third Proportional to 197,183 and 430,402
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Solution
The third proportional to 197,183 and 430,402 is: 939,461.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
197,183 : 430,402 = 430,402 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
197,183/430,402 = 430,402/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
197,183x = 430,402 × 430,402 - Step 4: Simplify right side
197,183x = 185,245,881,604 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 185,245,881,604/197,183 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 939,461.73
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