Finding the Third Proportional to 199,208 and 315,584
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Solution
The third proportional to 199,208 and 315,584 is: 499,946.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
199,208 : 315,584 = 315,584 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
199,208/315,584 = 315,584/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
199,208x = 315,584 × 315,584 - Step 4: Simplify right side
199,208x = 99,593,261,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 99,593,261,056/199,208 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 499,946.09
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