Finding the Third Proportional to 199,001 and 409,682
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Solution
The third proportional to 199,001 and 409,682 is: 843,409.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
199,001 : 409,682 = 409,682 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
199,001/409,682 = 409,682/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
199,001x = 409,682 × 409,682 - Step 4: Simplify right side
199,001x = 167,839,341,124 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 167,839,341,124/199,001 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 843,409.54
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