Finding the Third Proportional to 197,405 and 434,167
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Solution
The third proportional to 197,405 and 434,167 is: 954,894.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
197,405 : 434,167 = 434,167 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
197,405/434,167 = 434,167/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
197,405x = 434,167 × 434,167 - Step 4: Simplify right side
197,405x = 188,500,983,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 188,500,983,889/197,405 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 954,894.68
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