Finding the Third Proportional to 198,585 and 432,114
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Solution
The third proportional to 198,585 and 432,114 is: 940,264.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
198,585 : 432,114 = 432,114 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
198,585/432,114 = 432,114/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
198,585x = 432,114 × 432,114 - Step 4: Simplify right side
198,585x = 186,722,508,996 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 186,722,508,996/198,585 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 940,264.92
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