Finding the Third Proportional to 199,198 and 430,088
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Solution
The third proportional to 199,198 and 430,088 is: 928,602.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
199,198 : 430,088 = 430,088 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
199,198/430,088 = 430,088/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
199,198x = 430,088 × 430,088 - Step 4: Simplify right side
199,198x = 184,975,687,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 184,975,687,744/199,198 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 928,602.13
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