Finding the Third Proportional to 197,664 and 439,608
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Solution
The third proportional to 197,664 and 439,608 is: 977,695.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
197,664 : 439,608 = 439,608 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
197,664/439,608 = 439,608/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
197,664x = 439,608 × 439,608 - Step 4: Simplify right side
197,664x = 193,255,193,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 193,255,193,664/197,664 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 977,695.45
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