Finding the Third Proportional to 198,044 and 412,408
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Solution
The third proportional to 198,044 and 412,408 is: 858,800.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
198,044 : 412,408 = 412,408 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
198,044/412,408 = 412,408/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
198,044x = 412,408 × 412,408 - Step 4: Simplify right side
198,044x = 170,080,358,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 170,080,358,464/198,044 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 858,800.86
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