Finding the Third Proportional to 198,024 and 402,936
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Solution
The third proportional to 198,024 and 402,936 is: 819,887.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
198,024 : 402,936 = 402,936 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
198,024/402,936 = 402,936/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
198,024x = 402,936 × 402,936 - Step 4: Simplify right side
198,024x = 162,357,420,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 162,357,420,096/198,024 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 819,887.59
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