Finding the Third Proportional to 197,934 and 426,484.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 197,934 and 426,484.50 is: 918,937.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
197,934 : 426,484.50 = 426,484.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
197,934/426,484.50 = 426,484.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
197,934x = 426,484.50 × 426,484.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
197,934x = 181,889,028,740.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 181,889,028,740.25/197,934 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 918,937.77
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