Finding the Third Proportional to 197,540 and 432,556
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Solution
The third proportional to 197,540 and 432,556 is: 947,173.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
197,540 : 432,556 = 432,556 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
197,540/432,556 = 432,556/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
197,540x = 432,556 × 432,556 - Step 4: Simplify right side
197,540x = 187,104,693,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 187,104,693,136/197,540 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 947,173.70
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