Finding the Third Proportional to 197,322 and 427,908
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Solution
The third proportional to 197,322 and 427,908 is: 927,951.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
197,322 : 427,908 = 427,908 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
197,322/427,908 = 427,908/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
197,322x = 427,908 × 427,908 - Step 4: Simplify right side
197,322x = 183,105,256,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 183,105,256,464/197,322 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 927,951.55
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