Finding the Third Proportional to 197,697 and 411,778
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Solution
The third proportional to 197,697 and 411,778 is: 857,681.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
197,697 : 411,778 = 411,778 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
197,697/411,778 = 411,778/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
197,697x = 411,778 × 411,778 - Step 4: Simplify right side
197,697x = 169,561,121,284 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 169,561,121,284/197,697 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 857,681.81
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