Finding the Third Proportional to 197,507 and 418,545
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Solution
The third proportional to 197,507 and 418,545 is: 886,955.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
197,507 : 418,545 = 418,545 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
197,507/418,545 = 418,545/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
197,507x = 418,545 × 418,545 - Step 4: Simplify right side
197,507x = 175,179,917,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 175,179,917,025/197,507 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 886,955.49
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