Finding the Third Proportional to 199,758 and 432,780
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Solution
The third proportional to 199,758 and 432,780 is: 937,627.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
199,758 : 432,780 = 432,780 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
199,758/432,780 = 432,780/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
199,758x = 432,780 × 432,780 - Step 4: Simplify right side
199,758x = 187,298,528,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 187,298,528,400/199,758 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 937,627.17
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