Finding the Third Proportional to 199,497 and 426,642
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Solution
The third proportional to 199,497 and 426,642 is: 912,411.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
199,497 : 426,642 = 426,642 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
199,497/426,642 = 426,642/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
199,497x = 426,642 × 426,642 - Step 4: Simplify right side
199,497x = 182,023,396,164 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 182,023,396,164/199,497 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 912,411.70
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