Finding the Third Proportional to 197,394 and 434,154
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Solution
The third proportional to 197,394 and 434,154 is: 954,890.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
197,394 : 434,154 = 434,154 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
197,394/434,154 = 434,154/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
197,394x = 434,154 × 434,154 - Step 4: Simplify right side
197,394x = 188,489,695,716 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 188,489,695,716/197,394 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 954,890.70
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