Finding the Third Proportional to 198,301.50 and 413,019
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Solution
The third proportional to 198,301.50 and 413,019 is: 860,228.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
198,301.50 : 413,019 = 413,019 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
198,301.50/413,019 = 413,019/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
198,301.50x = 413,019 × 413,019 - Step 4: Simplify right side
198,301.50x = 170,584,694,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 170,584,694,361/198,301.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 860,228.97
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