Finding the Third Proportional to 198,180 and 435,726
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Solution
The third proportional to 198,180 and 435,726 is: 958,003.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
198,180 : 435,726 = 435,726 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
198,180/435,726 = 435,726/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
198,180x = 435,726 × 435,726 - Step 4: Simplify right side
198,180x = 189,857,147,076 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 189,857,147,076/198,180 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 958,003.57
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