Finding the Third Proportional to 199,664 and 436,176
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Solution
The third proportional to 199,664 and 436,176 is: 952,848.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
199,664 : 436,176 = 436,176 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
199,664/436,176 = 436,176/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
199,664x = 436,176 × 436,176 - Step 4: Simplify right side
199,664x = 190,249,502,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 190,249,502,976/199,664 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 952,848.30
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