Finding the Third Proportional to 197,806 and 439,838
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Solution
The third proportional to 197,806 and 439,838 is: 978,016.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
197,806 : 439,838 = 439,838 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
197,806/439,838 = 439,838/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
197,806x = 439,838 × 439,838 - Step 4: Simplify right side
197,806x = 193,457,466,244 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 193,457,466,244/197,806 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 978,016.17
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