Finding the Third Proportional to 197,718 and 466,542
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Solution
The third proportional to 197,718 and 466,542 is: 1,100,868.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
197,718 : 466,542 = 466,542 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
197,718/466,542 = 466,542/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
197,718x = 466,542 × 466,542 - Step 4: Simplify right side
197,718x = 217,661,437,764 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 217,661,437,764/197,718 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,100,868.09
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