Finding the Third Proportional to 197,296 and 431,496
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Solution
The third proportional to 197,296 and 431,496 is: 943,702.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
197,296 : 431,496 = 431,496 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
197,296/431,496 = 431,496/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
197,296x = 431,496 × 431,496 - Step 4: Simplify right side
197,296x = 186,188,798,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 186,188,798,016/197,296 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 943,702.85
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