Finding the Third Proportional to 197,944 and 415,324
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Solution
The third proportional to 197,944 and 415,324 is: 871,428.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
197,944 : 415,324 = 415,324 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
197,944/415,324 = 415,324/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
197,944x = 415,324 × 415,324 - Step 4: Simplify right side
197,944x = 172,494,024,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 172,494,024,976/197,944 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 871,428.41
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