Finding the Third Proportional to 199,469 and 432,163
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Solution
The third proportional to 199,469 and 432,163 is: 936,310.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
199,469 : 432,163 = 432,163 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
199,469/432,163 = 432,163/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
199,469x = 432,163 × 432,163 - Step 4: Simplify right side
199,469x = 186,764,858,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 186,764,858,569/199,469 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 936,310.20
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