Finding the Third Proportional to 198,662 and 435,115
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Solution
The third proportional to 198,662 and 435,115 is: 953,000.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
198,662 : 435,115 = 435,115 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
198,662/435,115 = 435,115/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
198,662x = 435,115 × 435,115 - Step 4: Simplify right side
198,662x = 189,325,063,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 189,325,063,225/198,662 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 953,000.89
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