Finding the Third Proportional to 197,226 and 431,316
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Solution
The third proportional to 197,226 and 431,316 is: 943,250.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
197,226 : 431,316 = 431,316 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
197,226/431,316 = 431,316/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
197,226x = 431,316 × 431,316 - Step 4: Simplify right side
197,226x = 186,033,491,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 186,033,491,856/197,226 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 943,250.34
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