Finding the Third Proportional to 199,044 and 292,692
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Solution
The third proportional to 199,044 and 292,692 is: 430,400.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
199,044 : 292,692 = 292,692 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
199,044/292,692 = 292,692/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
199,044x = 292,692 × 292,692 - Step 4: Simplify right side
199,044x = 85,668,606,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,668,606,864/199,044 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 430,400.35
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