Finding the Third Proportional to 199,570 and 428,664
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Solution
The third proportional to 199,570 and 428,664 is: 920,743.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
199,570 : 428,664 = 428,664 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
199,570/428,664 = 428,664/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
199,570x = 428,664 × 428,664 - Step 4: Simplify right side
199,570x = 183,752,824,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 183,752,824,896/199,570 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 920,743.72
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