Finding the Third Proportional to 199,308 and 430,080
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Solution
The third proportional to 199,308 and 430,080 is: 928,055.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
199,308 : 430,080 = 430,080 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
199,308/430,080 = 430,080/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
199,308x = 430,080 × 430,080 - Step 4: Simplify right side
199,308x = 184,968,806,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 184,968,806,400/199,308 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 928,055.10
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