Finding the Third Proportional to 197,204 and 431,726
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Solution
The third proportional to 197,204 and 431,726 is: 945,149.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
197,204 : 431,726 = 431,726 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
197,204/431,726 = 431,726/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
197,204x = 431,726 × 431,726 - Step 4: Simplify right side
197,204x = 186,387,339,076 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 186,387,339,076/197,204 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 945,149.89
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