Finding the Third Proportional to 199,639 and 301,538
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Solution
The third proportional to 199,639 and 301,538 is: 455,447.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
199,639 : 301,538 = 301,538 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
199,639/301,538 = 301,538/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
199,639x = 301,538 × 301,538 - Step 4: Simplify right side
199,639x = 90,925,165,444 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 90,925,165,444/199,639 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 455,447.91
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