Finding the Third Proportional to 199,540.13 and 432,987.19
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Solution
The third proportional to 199,540.13 and 432,987.19 is: 939,549.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
199,540.13 : 432,987.19 = 432,987.19 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
199,540.13/432,987.19 = 432,987.19/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
199,540.13x = 432,987.19 × 432,987.19 - Step 4: Simplify right side
199,540.13x = 187,477,904,539.16 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 187,477,904,539.16/199,540.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 939,549.90
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