Finding the Third Proportional to 197,223 and 433,974
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Solution
The third proportional to 197,223 and 433,974 is: 954,926.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
197,223 : 433,974 = 433,974 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
197,223/433,974 = 433,974/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
197,223x = 433,974 × 433,974 - Step 4: Simplify right side
197,223x = 188,333,432,676 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 188,333,432,676/197,223 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 954,926.32
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