Finding the Third Proportional to 199,402 and 436,244
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Solution
The third proportional to 199,402 and 436,244 is: 954,397.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
199,402 : 436,244 = 436,244 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
199,402/436,244 = 436,244/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
199,402x = 436,244 × 436,244 - Step 4: Simplify right side
199,402x = 190,308,827,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 190,308,827,536/199,402 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 954,397.79
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