Finding the Third Proportional to 199,650 and 432,497
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Solution
The third proportional to 199,650 and 432,497 is: 936,907.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
199,650 : 432,497 = 432,497 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
199,650/432,497 = 432,497/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
199,650x = 432,497 × 432,497 - Step 4: Simplify right side
199,650x = 187,053,655,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 187,053,655,009/199,650 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 936,907.86
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