Finding the Third Proportional to 197,361 and 434,088
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Solution
The third proportional to 197,361 and 434,088 is: 954,760.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
197,361 : 434,088 = 434,088 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
197,361/434,088 = 434,088/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
197,361x = 434,088 × 434,088 - Step 4: Simplify right side
197,361x = 188,432,391,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 188,432,391,744/197,361 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 954,760.02
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