Finding the Third Proportional to 198,896 and 414,476
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Solution
The third proportional to 198,896 and 414,476 is: 863,719.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
198,896 : 414,476 = 414,476 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
198,896/414,476 = 414,476/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
198,896x = 414,476 × 414,476 - Step 4: Simplify right side
198,896x = 171,790,354,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 171,790,354,576/198,896 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 863,719.50
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