Finding the Third Proportional to 197,812 and 292,368
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Solution
The third proportional to 197,812 and 292,368 is: 432,122.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
197,812 : 292,368 = 292,368 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
197,812/292,368 = 292,368/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
197,812x = 292,368 × 292,368 - Step 4: Simplify right side
197,812x = 85,479,047,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,479,047,424/197,812 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 432,122.66
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