Finding the Third Proportional to 197,776 and 438,260
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Solution
The third proportional to 197,776 and 438,260 is: 971,158.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
197,776 : 438,260 = 438,260 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
197,776/438,260 = 438,260/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
197,776x = 438,260 × 438,260 - Step 4: Simplify right side
197,776x = 192,071,827,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 192,071,827,600/197,776 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 971,158.42
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