Finding the Third Proportional to 199,152 and 424,656
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Solution
The third proportional to 199,152 and 424,656 is: 905,502.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
199,152 : 424,656 = 424,656 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
199,152/424,656 = 424,656/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
199,152x = 424,656 × 424,656 - Step 4: Simplify right side
199,152x = 180,332,718,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 180,332,718,336/199,152 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 905,502.92
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