Finding the Third Proportional to 199 and 540
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Solution
The third proportional to 199 and 540 is: 1,465.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
199 : 540 = 540 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
199/540 = 540/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
199x = 540 × 540 - Step 4: Simplify right side
199x = 291,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 291,600/199 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,465.33
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