Finding the Third Proportional to 198,448 and 434,154
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Solution
The third proportional to 198,448 and 434,154 is: 949,819.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
198,448 : 434,154 = 434,154 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
198,448/434,154 = 434,154/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
198,448x = 434,154 × 434,154 - Step 4: Simplify right side
198,448x = 188,489,695,716 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 188,489,695,716/198,448 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 949,819.07
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