Finding the Third Proportional to 198,477 and 436,320
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Solution
The third proportional to 198,477 and 436,320 is: 959,179.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
198,477 : 436,320 = 436,320 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
198,477/436,320 = 436,320/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
198,477x = 436,320 × 436,320 - Step 4: Simplify right side
198,477x = 190,375,142,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 190,375,142,400/198,477 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 959,179.87
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