Finding the Third Proportional to 198,586 and 432,116
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Solution
The third proportional to 198,586 and 432,116 is: 940,268.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
198,586 : 432,116 = 432,116 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
198,586/432,116 = 432,116/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
198,586x = 432,116 × 432,116 - Step 4: Simplify right side
198,586x = 186,724,237,456 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 186,724,237,456/198,586 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 940,268.89
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