Finding the Third Proportional to 198,522 and 432,737
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Solution
The third proportional to 198,522 and 432,737 is: 943,277.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
198,522 : 432,737 = 432,737 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
198,522/432,737 = 432,737/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
198,522x = 432,737 × 432,737 - Step 4: Simplify right side
198,522x = 187,261,311,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 187,261,311,169/198,522 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 943,277.38
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