Finding the Third Proportional to 197,376 and 402,080
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Solution
The third proportional to 197,376 and 402,080 is: 819,088.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
197,376 : 402,080 = 402,080 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
197,376/402,080 = 402,080/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
197,376x = 402,080 × 402,080 - Step 4: Simplify right side
197,376x = 161,668,326,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 161,668,326,400/197,376 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 819,088.07
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