Finding the Third Proportional to 199,569 and 293,514
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Solution
The third proportional to 199,569 and 293,514 is: 431,682.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
199,569 : 293,514 = 293,514 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
199,569/293,514 = 293,514/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
199,569x = 293,514 × 293,514 - Step 4: Simplify right side
199,569x = 86,150,468,196 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 86,150,468,196/199,569 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 431,682.62
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