Finding the Third Proportional to 197,334 and 427,932
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Solution
The third proportional to 197,334 and 427,932 is: 927,999.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
197,334 : 427,932 = 427,932 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
197,334/427,932 = 427,932/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
197,334x = 427,932 × 427,932 - Step 4: Simplify right side
197,334x = 183,125,796,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 183,125,796,624/197,334 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 927,999.21
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