Finding the Third Proportional to 198,548 and 432,080
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Solution
The third proportional to 198,548 and 432,080 is: 940,292.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
198,548 : 432,080 = 432,080 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
198,548/432,080 = 432,080/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
198,548x = 432,080 × 432,080 - Step 4: Simplify right side
198,548x = 186,693,126,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 186,693,126,400/198,548 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 940,292.15
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