Finding the Third Proportional to 197,380 and 434,126
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Solution
The third proportional to 197,380 and 434,126 is: 954,835.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
197,380 : 434,126 = 434,126 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
197,380/434,126 = 434,126/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
197,380x = 434,126 × 434,126 - Step 4: Simplify right side
197,380x = 188,465,383,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 188,465,383,876/197,380 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 954,835.26
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