Finding the Third Proportional to 198,052 and 427,670
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Solution
The third proportional to 198,052 and 427,670 is: 923,503.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
198,052 : 427,670 = 427,670 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
198,052/427,670 = 427,670/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
198,052x = 427,670 × 427,670 - Step 4: Simplify right side
198,052x = 182,901,628,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 182,901,628,900/198,052 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 923,503.06
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