Finding the Third Proportional to 199,642 and 437,564
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Solution
The third proportional to 199,642 and 437,564 is: 959,027.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
199,642 : 437,564 = 437,564 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
199,642/437,564 = 437,564/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
199,642x = 437,564 × 437,564 - Step 4: Simplify right side
199,642x = 191,462,254,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 191,462,254,096/199,642 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 959,027.93
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