Finding the Third Proportional to 197,770 and 426,339
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Solution
The third proportional to 197,770 and 426,339 is: 919,072.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
197,770 : 426,339 = 426,339 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
197,770/426,339 = 426,339/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
197,770x = 426,339 × 426,339 - Step 4: Simplify right side
197,770x = 181,764,942,921 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 181,764,942,921/197,770 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 919,072.37
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