Finding the Third Proportional to 197,358 and 432,210
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Solution
The third proportional to 197,358 and 432,210 is: 946,531.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
197,358 : 432,210 = 432,210 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
197,358/432,210 = 432,210/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
197,358x = 432,210 × 432,210 - Step 4: Simplify right side
197,358x = 186,805,484,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 186,805,484,100/197,358 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 946,531.10
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