Finding the Third Proportional to 198,678 and 425,769
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Solution
The third proportional to 198,678 and 425,769 is: 912,427.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
198,678 : 425,769 = 425,769 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
198,678/425,769 = 425,769/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
198,678x = 425,769 × 425,769 - Step 4: Simplify right side
198,678x = 181,279,241,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 181,279,241,361/198,678 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 912,427.35
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