Finding the Third Proportional to 199,412 and 433,814
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Solution
The third proportional to 199,412 and 433,814 is: 943,747.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
199,412 : 433,814 = 433,814 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
199,412/433,814 = 433,814/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
199,412x = 433,814 × 433,814 - Step 4: Simplify right side
199,412x = 188,194,586,596 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 188,194,586,596/199,412 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 943,747.55
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