Finding the Third Proportional to 197,296 and 425,696
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Solution
The third proportional to 197,296 and 425,696 is: 918,503.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
197,296 : 425,696 = 425,696 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
197,296/425,696 = 425,696/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
197,296x = 425,696 × 425,696 - Step 4: Simplify right side
197,296x = 181,217,084,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 181,217,084,416/197,296 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 918,503.59
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