Finding the Third Proportional to 198,584 and 425,608
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Solution
The third proportional to 198,584 and 425,608 is: 912,169.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
198,584 : 425,608 = 425,608 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
198,584/425,608 = 425,608/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
198,584x = 425,608 × 425,608 - Step 4: Simplify right side
198,584x = 181,142,169,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 181,142,169,664/198,584 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 912,169.00
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