Finding the Third Proportional to 197,364 and 434,096
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Solution
The third proportional to 197,364 and 434,096 is: 954,780.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
197,364 : 434,096 = 434,096 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
197,364/434,096 = 434,096/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
197,364x = 434,096 × 434,096 - Step 4: Simplify right side
197,364x = 188,439,337,216 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 188,439,337,216/197,364 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 954,780.70
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