Finding the Third Proportional to 197,753 and 432,982
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Solution
The third proportional to 197,753 and 432,982 is: 948,018.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
197,753 : 432,982 = 432,982 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
197,753/432,982 = 432,982/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
197,753x = 432,982 × 432,982 - Step 4: Simplify right side
197,753x = 187,473,412,324 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 187,473,412,324/197,753 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 948,018.04
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