Finding the Third Proportional to 198,685.50 and 425,779.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 198,685.50 and 425,779.50 is: 912,437.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
198,685.50 : 425,779.50 = 425,779.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
198,685.50/425,779.50 = 425,779.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
198,685.50x = 425,779.50 × 425,779.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
198,685.50x = 181,288,182,620.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 181,288,182,620.25/198,685.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 912,437.91
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