Finding the Third Proportional to 199,406 and 437,571
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Solution
The third proportional to 199,406 and 437,571 is: 960,193.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
199,406 : 437,571 = 437,571 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
199,406/437,571 = 437,571/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
199,406x = 437,571 × 437,571 - Step 4: Simplify right side
199,406x = 191,468,380,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 191,468,380,041/199,406 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 960,193.68
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