Finding the Third Proportional to 197,192 and 429,610
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Solution
The third proportional to 197,192 and 429,610 is: 935,964.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
197,192 : 429,610 = 429,610 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
197,192/429,610 = 429,610/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
197,192x = 429,610 × 429,610 - Step 4: Simplify right side
197,192x = 184,564,752,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 184,564,752,100/197,192 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 935,964.70
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