Finding the Third Proportional to 199,626 and 292,008
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Solution
The third proportional to 199,626 and 292,008 is: 427,142.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
199,626 : 292,008 = 292,008 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
199,626/292,008 = 292,008/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
199,626x = 292,008 × 292,008 - Step 4: Simplify right side
199,626x = 85,268,672,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,268,672,064/199,626 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 427,142.12
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