Finding the Third Proportional to 199,720 and 434,432
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Solution
The third proportional to 199,720 and 434,432 is: 944,978.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
199,720 : 434,432 = 434,432 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
199,720/434,432 = 434,432/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
199,720x = 434,432 × 434,432 - Step 4: Simplify right side
199,720x = 188,731,162,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 188,731,162,624/199,720 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 944,978.78
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