Finding the Third Proportional to 199,232 and 431,656
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Solution
The third proportional to 199,232 and 431,656 is: 935,225.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
199,232 : 431,656 = 431,656 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
199,232/431,656 = 431,656/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
199,232x = 431,656 × 431,656 - Step 4: Simplify right side
199,232x = 186,326,902,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 186,326,902,336/199,232 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 935,225.78
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