Finding the Third Proportional to 197,712 and 434,736
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Solution
The third proportional to 197,712 and 434,736 is: 955,912.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
197,712 : 434,736 = 434,736 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
197,712/434,736 = 434,736/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
197,712x = 434,736 × 434,736 - Step 4: Simplify right side
197,712x = 188,995,389,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 188,995,389,696/197,712 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 955,912.59
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