Finding the Third Proportional to 198,336 and 435,984
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Solution
The third proportional to 198,336 and 435,984 is: 958,384.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
198,336 : 435,984 = 435,984 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
198,336/435,984 = 435,984/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
198,336x = 435,984 × 435,984 - Step 4: Simplify right side
198,336x = 190,082,048,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 190,082,048,256/198,336 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 958,384.00
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