Finding the Third Proportional to 199,150 and 430,100
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Solution
The third proportional to 199,150 and 430,100 is: 928,877.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
199,150 : 430,100 = 430,100 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
199,150/430,100 = 430,100/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
199,150x = 430,100 × 430,100 - Step 4: Simplify right side
199,150x = 184,986,010,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 184,986,010,000/199,150 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 928,877.78
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