Finding the Third Proportional to 199,751.25 and 429,147.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 199,751.25 and 429,147.75 is: 921,985.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
199,751.25 : 429,147.75 = 429,147.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
199,751.25/429,147.75 = 429,147.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
199,751.25x = 429,147.75 × 429,147.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
199,751.25x = 184,167,791,330.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 184,167,791,330.06/199,751.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 921,985.68
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