Finding the Third Proportional to 198,813 and 427,290
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Solution
The third proportional to 198,813 and 427,290 is: 918,334.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
198,813 : 427,290 = 427,290 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
198,813/427,290 = 427,290/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
198,813x = 427,290 × 427,290 - Step 4: Simplify right side
198,813x = 182,576,744,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 182,576,744,100/198,813 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 918,334.03
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