Finding the Third Proportional to 198,144 and 431,280
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Solution
The third proportional to 198,144 and 431,280 is: 938,723.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
198,144 : 431,280 = 431,280 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
198,144/431,280 = 431,280/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
198,144x = 431,280 × 431,280 - Step 4: Simplify right side
198,144x = 186,002,438,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 186,002,438,400/198,144 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 938,723.55
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