Finding the Third Proportional to 198,318 and 434,184
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Solution
The third proportional to 198,318 and 434,184 is: 950,573.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
198,318 : 434,184 = 434,184 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
198,318/434,184 = 434,184/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
198,318x = 434,184 × 434,184 - Step 4: Simplify right side
198,318x = 188,515,745,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 188,515,745,856/198,318 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 950,573.05
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