Finding the Third Proportional to 199,713 and 434,692.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 199,713 and 434,692.50 is: 946,145.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
199,713 : 434,692.50 = 434,692.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
199,713/434,692.50 = 434,692.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
199,713x = 434,692.50 × 434,692.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
199,713x = 188,957,569,556.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 188,957,569,556.25/199,713 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 946,145.57
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