Finding the Third Proportional to 199,464 and 430,632
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Solution
The third proportional to 199,464 and 430,632 is: 929,711.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
199,464 : 430,632 = 430,632 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
199,464/430,632 = 430,632/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
199,464x = 430,632 × 430,632 - Step 4: Simplify right side
199,464x = 185,443,919,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 185,443,919,424/199,464 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 929,711.22
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