Finding the Third Proportional to 197,302 and 426,136
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Solution
The third proportional to 197,302 and 426,136 is: 920,375.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
197,302 : 426,136 = 426,136 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
197,302/426,136 = 426,136/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
197,302x = 426,136 × 426,136 - Step 4: Simplify right side
197,302x = 181,591,890,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 181,591,890,496/197,302 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 920,375.32
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