Finding the Third Proportional to 199,510 and 430,670
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Solution
The third proportional to 199,510 and 430,670 is: 929,660.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
199,510 : 430,670 = 430,670 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
199,510/430,670 = 430,670/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
199,510x = 430,670 × 430,670 - Step 4: Simplify right side
199,510x = 185,476,648,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 185,476,648,900/199,510 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 929,660.91
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