Finding the Third Proportional to 197,895 and 440,082
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Solution
The third proportional to 197,895 and 440,082 is: 978,661.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
197,895 : 440,082 = 440,082 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
197,895/440,082 = 440,082/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
197,895x = 440,082 × 440,082 - Step 4: Simplify right side
197,895x = 193,672,166,724 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 193,672,166,724/197,895 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 978,661.24
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