Finding the Third Proportional to 199,454 and 426,932
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Solution
The third proportional to 199,454 and 426,932 is: 913,849.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
199,454 : 426,932 = 426,932 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
199,454/426,932 = 426,932/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
199,454x = 426,932 × 426,932 - Step 4: Simplify right side
199,454x = 182,270,932,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 182,270,932,624/199,454 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 913,849.47
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