Finding the Third Proportional to 197,378 and 434,122
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Solution
The third proportional to 197,378 and 434,122 is: 954,827.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
197,378 : 434,122 = 434,122 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
197,378/434,122 = 434,122/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
197,378x = 434,122 × 434,122 - Step 4: Simplify right side
197,378x = 188,461,910,884 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 188,461,910,884/197,378 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 954,827.34
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