Finding the Third Proportional to 197,406 and 434,166
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Solution
The third proportional to 197,406 and 434,166 is: 954,885.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
197,406 : 434,166 = 434,166 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
197,406/434,166 = 434,166/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
197,406x = 434,166 × 434,166 - Step 4: Simplify right side
197,406x = 188,500,115,556 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 188,500,115,556/197,406 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 954,885.44
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