Finding the Third Proportional to 199,209 and 431,604
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Solution
The third proportional to 199,209 and 431,604 is: 935,108.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
199,209 : 431,604 = 431,604 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
199,209/431,604 = 431,604/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
199,209x = 431,604 × 431,604 - Step 4: Simplify right side
199,209x = 186,282,012,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 186,282,012,816/199,209 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 935,108.42
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