Finding the Third Proportional to 197,550 and 434,652
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Solution
The third proportional to 197,550 and 434,652 is: 956,326.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
197,550 : 434,652 = 434,652 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
197,550/434,652 = 434,652/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
197,550x = 434,652 × 434,652 - Step 4: Simplify right side
197,550x = 188,922,361,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 188,922,361,104/197,550 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 956,326.81
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