Finding the Third Proportional to 197,232 and 431,328
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Solution
The third proportional to 197,232 and 431,328 is: 943,274.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
197,232 : 431,328 = 431,328 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
197,232/431,328 = 431,328/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
197,232x = 431,328 × 431,328 - Step 4: Simplify right side
197,232x = 186,043,843,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 186,043,843,584/197,232 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 943,274.13
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