Finding the Third Proportional to 198,220 and 427,544
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Solution
The third proportional to 198,220 and 427,544 is: 922,176.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
198,220 : 427,544 = 427,544 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
198,220/427,544 = 427,544/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
198,220x = 427,544 × 427,544 - Step 4: Simplify right side
198,220x = 182,793,871,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 182,793,871,936/198,220 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 922,176.73
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