Finding the Third Proportional to 197,274 and 426,081
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Solution
The third proportional to 197,274 and 426,081 is: 920,268.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
197,274 : 426,081 = 426,081 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
197,274/426,081 = 426,081/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
197,274x = 426,081 × 426,081 - Step 4: Simplify right side
197,274x = 181,545,018,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 181,545,018,561/197,274 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 920,268.35
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