Finding the Third Proportional to 197,814 and 292,371
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Solution
The third proportional to 197,814 and 292,371 is: 432,127.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
197,814 : 292,371 = 292,371 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
197,814/292,371 = 292,371/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
197,814x = 292,371 × 292,371 - Step 4: Simplify right side
197,814x = 85,480,801,641 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,480,801,641/197,814 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 432,127.16
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