Finding the Third Proportional to 197,224 and 431,312
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Solution
The third proportional to 197,224 and 431,312 is: 943,242.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
197,224 : 431,312 = 431,312 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
197,224/431,312 = 431,312/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
197,224x = 431,312 × 431,312 - Step 4: Simplify right side
197,224x = 186,030,041,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 186,030,041,344/197,224 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 943,242.41
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