Finding the Third Proportional to 199,476 and 437,102
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Solution
The third proportional to 199,476 and 437,102 is: 957,800.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
199,476 : 437,102 = 437,102 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
199,476/437,102 = 437,102/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
199,476x = 437,102 × 437,102 - Step 4: Simplify right side
199,476x = 191,058,158,404 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 191,058,158,404/199,476 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 957,800.23
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