Finding the Third Proportional to 197,714 and 434,788
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Solution
The third proportional to 197,714 and 434,788 is: 956,131.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
197,714 : 434,788 = 434,788 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
197,714/434,788 = 434,788/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
197,714x = 434,788 × 434,788 - Step 4: Simplify right side
197,714x = 189,040,604,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 189,040,604,944/197,714 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 956,131.61
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