Finding the Third Proportional to 199,288 and 430,064
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Solution
The third proportional to 199,288 and 430,064 is: 928,079.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
199,288 : 430,064 = 430,064 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
199,288/430,064 = 430,064/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
199,288x = 430,064 × 430,064 - Step 4: Simplify right side
199,288x = 184,955,044,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 184,955,044,096/199,288 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 928,079.18
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