Finding the Third Proportional to 197,362 and 434,090
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Solution
The third proportional to 197,362 and 434,090 is: 954,763.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
197,362 : 434,090 = 434,090 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
197,362/434,090 = 434,090/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
197,362x = 434,090 × 434,090 - Step 4: Simplify right side
197,362x = 188,434,128,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 188,434,128,100/197,362 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 954,763.98
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