Finding the Third Proportional to 198,396 and 440,932.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 198,396 and 440,932.50 is: 979,966.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
198,396 : 440,932.50 = 440,932.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
198,396/440,932.50 = 440,932.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
198,396x = 440,932.50 × 440,932.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
198,396x = 194,421,469,556.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 194,421,469,556.25/198,396 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 979,966.68
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