Finding the Third Proportional to 199,626 and 299,439
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Solution
The third proportional to 199,626 and 299,439 is: 449,158.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
199,626 : 299,439 = 299,439 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
199,626/299,439 = 299,439/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
199,626x = 299,439 × 299,439 - Step 4: Simplify right side
199,626x = 89,663,714,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 89,663,714,721/199,626 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 449,158.50
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