Finding the Third Proportional to 199,535 and 430,722
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Solution
The third proportional to 199,535 and 430,722 is: 929,768.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
199,535 : 430,722 = 430,722 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
199,535/430,722 = 430,722/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
199,535x = 430,722 × 430,722 - Step 4: Simplify right side
199,535x = 185,521,441,284 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 185,521,441,284/199,535 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 929,768.92
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