Finding the Third Proportional to 197,832 and 439,888
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Solution
The third proportional to 197,832 and 439,888 is: 978,109.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
197,832 : 439,888 = 439,888 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
197,832/439,888 = 439,888/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
197,832x = 439,888 × 439,888 - Step 4: Simplify right side
197,832x = 193,501,452,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 193,501,452,544/197,832 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 978,109.97
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