Finding the Third Proportional to 199,673 and 434,338
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Solution
The third proportional to 199,673 and 434,338 is: 944,792.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
199,673 : 434,338 = 434,338 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
199,673/434,338 = 434,338/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
199,673x = 434,338 × 434,338 - Step 4: Simplify right side
199,673x = 188,649,498,244 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 188,649,498,244/199,673 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 944,792.23
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