Finding the Third Proportional to 197,968 and 431,669
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Solution
The third proportional to 197,968 and 431,669 is: 941,253.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
197,968 : 431,669 = 431,669 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
197,968/431,669 = 431,669/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
197,968x = 431,669 × 431,669 - Step 4: Simplify right side
197,968x = 186,338,125,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 186,338,125,561/197,968 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 941,253.77
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