Finding the Third Proportional to 197,252 and 320,468
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Solution
The third proportional to 197,252 and 320,468 is: 520,652.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
197,252 : 320,468 = 320,468 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
197,252/320,468 = 320,468/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
197,252x = 320,468 × 320,468 - Step 4: Simplify right side
197,252x = 102,699,739,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 102,699,739,024/197,252 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 520,652.46
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