Finding the Third Proportional to 197,904 and 466,711.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 197,904 and 466,711.50 is: 1,100,632.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
197,904 : 466,711.50 = 466,711.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
197,904/466,711.50 = 466,711.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
197,904x = 466,711.50 × 466,711.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
197,904x = 217,819,624,232.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 217,819,624,232.25/197,904 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,100,632.75
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