Finding the Third Proportional to 197,386 and 434,135
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Solution
The third proportional to 197,386 and 434,135 is: 954,845.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
197,386 : 434,135 = 434,135 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
197,386/434,135 = 434,135/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
197,386x = 434,135 × 434,135 - Step 4: Simplify right side
197,386x = 188,473,198,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 188,473,198,225/197,386 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 954,845.83
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