Finding the Third Proportional to 199,310 and 291,291
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Solution
The third proportional to 199,310 and 291,291 is: 425,720.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
199,310 : 291,291 = 291,291 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
199,310/291,291 = 291,291/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
199,310x = 291,291 × 291,291 - Step 4: Simplify right side
199,310x = 84,850,446,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 84,850,446,681/199,310 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 425,720.97
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