Finding the Third Proportional to 197,932 and 466,768
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Solution
The third proportional to 197,932 and 466,768 is: 1,100,743.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
197,932 : 466,768 = 466,768 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
197,932/466,768 = 466,768/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
197,932x = 466,768 × 466,768 - Step 4: Simplify right side
197,932x = 217,872,365,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 217,872,365,824/197,932 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,100,743.52
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