Finding the Third Proportional to 198,040 and 416,816
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Solution
The third proportional to 198,040 and 416,816 is: 877,275.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
198,040 : 416,816 = 416,816 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
198,040/416,816 = 416,816/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
198,040x = 416,816 × 416,816 - Step 4: Simplify right side
198,040x = 173,735,577,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 173,735,577,856/198,040 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 877,275.19
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