Finding the Third Proportional to 197,615 and 439,443
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Solution
The third proportional to 197,615 and 439,443 is: 977,203.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
197,615 : 439,443 = 439,443 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
197,615/439,443 = 439,443/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
197,615x = 439,443 × 439,443 - Step 4: Simplify right side
197,615x = 193,110,150,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 193,110,150,249/197,615 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 977,203.91
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