Finding the Third Proportional to 198,296 and 432,696
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Solution
The third proportional to 198,296 and 432,696 is: 944,173.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
198,296 : 432,696 = 432,696 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
198,296/432,696 = 432,696/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
198,296x = 432,696 × 432,696 - Step 4: Simplify right side
198,296x = 187,225,828,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 187,225,828,416/198,296 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 944,173.50
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