Finding the Third Proportional to 197,269 and 431,451
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Solution
The third proportional to 197,269 and 431,451 is: 943,635.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
197,269 : 431,451 = 431,451 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
197,269/431,451 = 431,451/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
197,269x = 431,451 × 431,451 - Step 4: Simplify right side
197,269x = 186,149,965,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 186,149,965,401/197,269 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 943,635.17
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