Finding the Third Proportional to 197,528 and 432,564
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Solution
The third proportional to 197,528 and 432,564 is: 947,266.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
197,528 : 432,564 = 432,564 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
197,528/432,564 = 432,564/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
197,528x = 432,564 × 432,564 - Step 4: Simplify right side
197,528x = 187,111,614,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 187,111,614,096/197,528 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 947,266.28
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