Finding the Third Proportional to 197,733 and 426,570
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Solution
The third proportional to 197,733 and 426,570 is: 920,240.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
197,733 : 426,570 = 426,570 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
197,733/426,570 = 426,570/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
197,733x = 426,570 × 426,570 - Step 4: Simplify right side
197,733x = 181,961,964,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 181,961,964,900/197,733 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 920,240.75
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