Finding the Third Proportional to 197,318 and 431,539
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Solution
The third proportional to 197,318 and 431,539 is: 943,785.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
197,318 : 431,539 = 431,539 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
197,318/431,539 = 431,539/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
197,318x = 431,539 × 431,539 - Step 4: Simplify right side
197,318x = 186,225,908,521 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 186,225,908,521/197,318 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 943,785.71
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