Finding the Third Proportional to 199,264 and 431,724
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Solution
The third proportional to 199,264 and 431,724 is: 935,370.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
199,264 : 431,724 = 431,724 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
199,264/431,724 = 431,724/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
199,264x = 431,724 × 431,724 - Step 4: Simplify right side
199,264x = 186,385,612,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 186,385,612,176/199,264 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 935,370.22
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