Finding the Third Proportional to 198,610 and 425,646
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Solution
The third proportional to 198,610 and 425,646 is: 912,212.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
198,610 : 425,646 = 425,646 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
198,610/425,646 = 425,646/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
198,610x = 425,646 × 425,646 - Step 4: Simplify right side
198,610x = 181,174,517,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 181,174,517,316/198,610 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 912,212.46
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