Finding the Third Proportional to 198,336 and 436,040
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Solution
The third proportional to 198,336 and 436,040 is: 958,630.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
198,336 : 436,040 = 436,040 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
198,336/436,040 = 436,040/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
198,336x = 436,040 × 436,040 - Step 4: Simplify right side
198,336x = 190,130,881,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 190,130,881,600/198,336 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 958,630.21
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