Finding the Third Proportional to 199,047 and 299,664
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Solution
The third proportional to 199,047 and 299,664 is: 451,142.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
199,047 : 299,664 = 299,664 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
199,047/299,664 = 299,664/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
199,047x = 299,664 × 299,664 - Step 4: Simplify right side
199,047x = 89,798,512,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 89,798,512,896/199,047 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 451,142.26
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