Finding the Third Proportional to 198,368 and 436,048
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Solution
The third proportional to 198,368 and 436,048 is: 958,510.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
198,368 : 436,048 = 436,048 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
198,368/436,048 = 436,048/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
198,368x = 436,048 × 436,048 - Step 4: Simplify right side
198,368x = 190,137,858,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 190,137,858,304/198,368 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 958,510.74
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