Finding the Third Proportional to 197,829 and 419,202
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Solution
The third proportional to 197,829 and 419,202 is: 888,294.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
197,829 : 419,202 = 419,202 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
197,829/419,202 = 419,202/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
197,829x = 419,202 × 419,202 - Step 4: Simplify right side
197,829x = 175,730,316,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 175,730,316,804/197,829 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 888,294.02
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