Finding the Third Proportional to 199,134 and 437,634
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Solution
The third proportional to 199,134 and 437,634 is: 961,782.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
199,134 : 437,634 = 437,634 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
199,134/437,634 = 437,634/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
199,134x = 437,634 × 437,634 - Step 4: Simplify right side
199,134x = 191,523,517,956 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 191,523,517,956/199,134 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 961,782.11
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