Finding the Third Proportional to 198,686 and 431,010
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Solution
The third proportional to 198,686 and 431,010 is: 934,990.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
198,686 : 431,010 = 431,010 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
198,686/431,010 = 431,010/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
198,686x = 431,010 × 431,010 - Step 4: Simplify right side
198,686x = 185,769,620,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 185,769,620,100/198,686 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 934,990.99
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