Finding the Third Proportional to 198,354 and 413,172
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Solution
The third proportional to 198,354 and 413,172 is: 860,638.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
198,354 : 413,172 = 413,172 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
198,354/413,172 = 413,172/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
198,354x = 413,172 × 413,172 - Step 4: Simplify right side
198,354x = 170,711,101,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 170,711,101,584/198,354 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 860,638.56
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