Finding the Third Proportional to 84,794 and 197,153
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Solution
The third proportional to 84,794 and 197,153 is: 458,396.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
84,794 : 197,153 = 197,153 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
84,794/197,153 = 197,153/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
84,794x = 197,153 × 197,153 - Step 4: Simplify right side
84,794x = 38,869,305,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,869,305,409/84,794 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 458,396.88
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