Finding the Third Proportional to 198,622 and 405,992
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Solution
The third proportional to 198,622 and 405,992 is: 829,865.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
198,622 : 405,992 = 405,992 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
198,622/405,992 = 405,992/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
198,622x = 405,992 × 405,992 - Step 4: Simplify right side
198,622x = 164,829,504,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 164,829,504,064/198,622 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 829,865.29
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