Finding the Third Proportional to 199,306 and 332,176
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Solution
The third proportional to 199,306 and 332,176 is: 553,625.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
199,306 : 332,176 = 332,176 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
199,306/332,176 = 332,176/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
199,306x = 332,176 × 332,176 - Step 4: Simplify right side
199,306x = 110,340,894,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 110,340,894,976/199,306 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 553,625.56
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