Finding the Third Proportional to 199,620 and 426,912
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Solution
The third proportional to 199,620 and 426,912 is: 913,003.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
199,620 : 426,912 = 426,912 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
199,620/426,912 = 426,912/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
199,620x = 426,912 × 426,912 - Step 4: Simplify right side
199,620x = 182,253,855,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 182,253,855,744/199,620 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 913,003.99
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