Finding the Third Proportional to 197,796 and 435,930
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Solution
The third proportional to 197,796 and 435,930 is: 960,762.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
197,796 : 435,930 = 435,930 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
197,796/435,930 = 435,930/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
197,796x = 435,930 × 435,930 - Step 4: Simplify right side
197,796x = 190,034,964,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 190,034,964,900/197,796 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 960,762.43
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