Finding the Third Proportional to 199,182 and 435,660
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Solution
The third proportional to 199,182 and 435,660 is: 952,895.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
199,182 : 435,660 = 435,660 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
199,182/435,660 = 435,660/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
199,182x = 435,660 × 435,660 - Step 4: Simplify right side
199,182x = 189,799,635,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 189,799,635,600/199,182 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 952,895.52
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