Finding the Third Proportional to 197,288 and 431,478
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Solution
The third proportional to 197,288 and 431,478 is: 943,662.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
197,288 : 431,478 = 431,478 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
197,288/431,478 = 431,478/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
197,288x = 431,478 × 431,478 - Step 4: Simplify right side
197,288x = 186,173,264,484 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 186,173,264,484/197,288 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 943,662.38
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