Finding the Third Proportional to 198,032 and 416,800
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Solution
The third proportional to 198,032 and 416,800 is: 877,243.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
198,032 : 416,800 = 416,800 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
198,032/416,800 = 416,800/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
198,032x = 416,800 × 416,800 - Step 4: Simplify right side
198,032x = 173,722,240,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 173,722,240,000/198,032 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 877,243.27
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