Finding the Third Proportional to 198,290 and 432,301
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Solution
The third proportional to 198,290 and 432,301 is: 942,478.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
198,290 : 432,301 = 432,301 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
198,290/432,301 = 432,301/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
198,290x = 432,301 × 432,301 - Step 4: Simplify right side
198,290x = 186,884,154,601 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 186,884,154,601/198,290 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 942,478.97
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