Finding the Third Proportional to 197,193 and 431,703
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Solution
The third proportional to 197,193 and 431,703 is: 945,101.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
197,193 : 431,703 = 431,703 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
197,193/431,703 = 431,703/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
197,193x = 431,703 × 431,703 - Step 4: Simplify right side
197,193x = 186,367,480,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 186,367,480,209/197,193 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 945,101.91
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