Finding the Third Proportional to 197,376 and 425,856
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Solution
The third proportional to 197,376 and 425,856 is: 918,821.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
197,376 : 425,856 = 425,856 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
197,376/425,856 = 425,856/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
197,376x = 425,856 × 425,856 - Step 4: Simplify right side
197,376x = 181,353,332,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 181,353,332,736/197,376 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 918,821.60
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