Finding the Third Proportional to 197,668 and 434,702
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Solution
The third proportional to 197,668 and 434,702 is: 955,975.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
197,668 : 434,702 = 434,702 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
197,668/434,702 = 434,702/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
197,668x = 434,702 × 434,702 - Step 4: Simplify right side
197,668x = 188,965,828,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 188,965,828,804/197,668 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 955,975.82
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