Finding the Third Proportional to 198,325 and 436,016
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Solution
The third proportional to 198,325 and 436,016 is: 958,577.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
198,325 : 436,016 = 436,016 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
198,325/436,016 = 436,016/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
198,325x = 436,016 × 436,016 - Step 4: Simplify right side
198,325x = 190,109,952,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 190,109,952,256/198,325 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 958,577.85
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